Stuff You Should Know SYSK’s Scare Your Pants Off (and Back On) Halloween Spooktacular
Oct 29, 2020
Get ready for a thrill as the hosts dive into spine-tingling tales for Halloween! They explore Philip K. Dick's unsettling story about a cuckoo clock that heightens tensions in a troubled marriage. M.R. James' eerie classic about mischievous rats is examined, highlighting the fine line between fear and humor. A mysterious white stone in a Suffolk inn ignites curiosity and superstition. The discussion wraps up with ghostly encounters that blend laughter and chills, ensuring a festive yet spooky atmosphere!
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The Cuckoo Clock Gift
- Larry buys Doris a cuckoo clock, but ruins the surprise by mentioning he got it wholesale.
- Doris, seemingly childish, becomes enamored with the cuckoo bird.
Doris's Attachment
- Doris winds the clock, eagerly anticipating the cuckoo's appearance.
- She develops an unusual attachment to the bird, believing they share a special connection.
Larry vs. the Cuckoo
- Larry and the cuckoo clock don't get along, with Larry constantly having to rewind it.
- He covers the clock's door while winding, and later finds a nick on his thumb.
