The Tragic Journey of the Donner Party

This chapter humorously explores the infamous Donner Party, triggered by a light-hearted discussion of a faux tofu product mimicking human flesh. It delves into their disastrous decision to take the Hastings Cutoff, a misleading shortcut that led them into perilous situations during their migration to California. The speakers highlight key figures, tensions, and decisions that ultimately defined this tragic historical episode of survival and cannibalism.