Chapter

Funeral for Bob's Sister
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04:55 - 08:48 (03:52)

The speaker recalls a class discussion where they talked about what to say at a funeral to make someone cry and how a student suggested having a funeral for a classmate's sister.

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A class of students annoy their teacher talking about Bob's sister, and eventually propose having a funeral for her.
04:55 - 06:12 (01:17)
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Education
Summary

A class of students annoy their teacher talking about Bob's sister, and eventually propose having a funeral for her.

Chapter
Funeral for Bob's Sister
Episode
796: What Lies Beneath
Podcast
This American Life
Students prepare for a funeral of a fictional character's sister, with an eight-year-old leading the eulogy, leaving the rest of the class captivated.
06:12 - 07:22 (01:09)
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Funerals
Summary

Students prepare for a funeral of a fictional character's sister, with an eight-year-old leading the eulogy, leaving the rest of the class captivated.

Chapter
Funeral for Bob's Sister
Episode
796: What Lies Beneath
Podcast
This American Life
Podcast hosts discuss eulogies and share personal stories, including one about Bob's sister and her friendship with Mr.
07:22 - 08:48 (01:25)
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Eulogies
Summary

Podcast hosts discuss eulogies and share personal stories, including one about Bob's sister and her friendship with Mr. Potato Head.

Chapter
Funeral for Bob's Sister
Episode
796: What Lies Beneath
Podcast
This American Life