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The Absinthe-Fueled Life of a Parisian Artist
31:38 - 37:52 (06:13)
This podcast episode discusses the life of a famous French artist who was renowned for his love for Absinthe and the impact of the drink on the French working class. The theory that the bright green color of Absinthe contributed to its popularity is also explored.
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Absinthe was adopted as a kind of fuel for a rebellious movement in the art world due to its high alcoholic content and disorienting effects.
31:38 - 34:48 (03:09)
Summary
Absinthe was adopted as a kind of fuel for a rebellious movement in the art world due to its high alcoholic content and disorienting effects. However, the excessive consumption of alcohol often led to embarrassing behavior.
ChapterThe Absinthe-Fueled Life of a Parisian Artist
EpisodeThe Myth of Absinthe
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The bright green color and the allure of seeing things as you wish they were made Absinthe a popular drink among working-class French people in the past, replacing glasses of wine throughout the day.
34:49 - 37:52 (03:02)
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The bright green color and the allure of seeing things as you wish they were made Absinthe a popular drink among working-class French people in the past, replacing glasses of wine throughout the day. Many famous figures, such as the hard-living French painter Van Gogh and writer Oscar Wilde, were also drawn to the drink.