Episode

The Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
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1:05:39
Published: Tue Nov 15 2022
Description

When it comes to pre-wedding festivities, bachelor and bachelorette parties take the penis-shaped cake. Learn all about these sordid affairs today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bachelor Parties
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Bachelor parties are no longer just about indulging in hedonistic activities but have evolved into men's retreats consisting of activities like hiking, barbeque, and more. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that some marriages have ended before they began because of terrible decisions made at bachelor parties.

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Pre-wedding rituals have been a part of many cultures since the advent of marriage, with traditions including practical jokes and indulging in drinks.
12:41 - 17:12 (04:31)
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Wedding Traditions
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Pre-wedding rituals have been a part of many cultures since the advent of marriage, with traditions including practical jokes and indulging in drinks. The United States joined in on the trend in the 19th century, but some old tricks such as using manure have lost their effectiveness.

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The wealthy in the Victorian era held private parties with very explicit and scandalous activities.
17:12 - 23:59 (06:46)
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Victorian era
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The wealthy in the Victorian era held private parties with very explicit and scandalous activities. This included a story of a woman who jumped naked out of a cream pie and danced on a table in front of the elite guests.

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Bridal Shower
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The origins of bachelorette parties can be traced back to hem parties in 1990s UK, and independently in the US to the arrival of Chippendales review in Los Angeles in 1979.
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Bachelorette Parties
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36:01 - 40:13 (04:12)
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bachelor parties
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Some individuals are feeling nostalgic for the days of wild hedonistic bachelor parties which are becoming less common. However, if one is excited about their upcoming bachelor party, then more power to them!

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Bachelor Party Movies
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The evolution of the Bachelor Party movie has evolved over the years since the comical yet problematic 1965 film, How to Murder Your Wife, to the quintessential 2009 movie, The Hangover. The genre has varying themes that have changed with time as the culture progresses.

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This podcast discusses the rise of expensive bachelor and bachelorette parties, which have become a social norm and are often documented on social media.
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Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
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This podcast discusses the rise of expensive bachelor and bachelorette parties, which have become a social norm and are often documented on social media. Despite acknowledging the financial burden, many participants feel obligated to participate and spend the money.

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53:58 - 58:22 (04:24)
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Drug Trafficking
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Drug traffickers are using homemade landing strips in flooded areas of rivers in South America, where small planes swoop in and pick up drugs to be transported to Brazil.

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