Episode
Short Stuff: Bloody Mary
15:47
Published: Wed Oct 20 2021
Description
In this edition of Short Stuff we may accidentally conjure a deadly spirt, so look out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
In this podcast, two best friends discuss practical topics like buying vs. renting, saving money, maximizing income potential, and battling money anxiety.
00:00 - 02:18 (02:18)
Summary
In this podcast, two best friends discuss practical topics like buying vs. renting, saving money, maximizing income potential, and battling money anxiety. Despite the current economic climate, making smart money decisions is still possible.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Bloody Mary
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The game of hopscotch is not just a game, but a piece of American folklore that has evolved over time and regionally.
02:20 - 04:23 (02:03)
Summary
The game of hopscotch is not just a game, but a piece of American folklore that has evolved over time and regionally. Folklorist Janet Langloy was the first to write about it and its legend through a soap opera comic strip for adults.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Bloody Mary
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The origins of the Bloody Mary legend are unclear, with various traits and characters attributed to her.
04:24 - 09:04 (04:40)
Summary
The origins of the Bloody Mary legend are unclear, with various traits and characters attributed to her. The folklore portrays Bloody Mary as a child killer who bathes in the blood of her victims, but this is more reminiscent of Elizabeth Bathory, who killed many peasant girls herself.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Bloody Mary
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The "Bloody Mary" game, which involves staring into a mirror in a dimly lit room, has been popular for decades.
09:05 - 14:32 (05:26)
Summary
The "Bloody Mary" game, which involves staring into a mirror in a dimly lit room, has been popular for decades. While its origins are unclear, some believe it dates back to a Robert Burns poem from the 18th century and others point to a 2010 experiment by an Italian researcher named Giovanni Caputo.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Bloody Mary
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The game Bloody Mary is typically played by prepubescent and early adolescent girls, and its origins suggest a need for some kind of rite of passage.
14:32 - 15:38 (01:06)
Summary
The game Bloody Mary is typically played by prepubescent and early adolescent girls, and its origins suggest a need for some kind of rite of passage. The lack of such rituals in modern culture may contribute to the continued popularity of the game.