In this fun-filled discussion, comedian Jamie Loftus, known for her sharp wit and love for all things quirky, joins the hosts to gallop through the vibrant subculture of horse girls. They explore the spectrum of horse girl identities and how this passion can mirror cult-like behavior. From the coveted dream of owning a pony to the playful world of Briar collectibles, they tackle stereotypes, the bond between humans and horses, and the creativity sparked within this community. Saddle up for a whimsical ride through nostalgia and insights!
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Jesus Horse Camp Anecdote
Jamie Loftus shared her experience at a Jesus-based horse camp where she attended for scholarships.
She recalled a horse's death during riding and the cult-like mix of horse and religious devotion there.
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Gender Bias in Horse Culture
Female horse enthusiasts face dismissal and sexism unlike male athletes in similar sports.
The culture undervalues equestrianism due to gender biases despite its hazards and skills.
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Animal Abuse in Equestrianism
A video surfaced showing Olympian Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse harshly, sparking public outrage.
Jamie Loftus noted steroid abuse and animal mistreatment in horse racing behind the scenes.
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In 'Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism,' Amanda Montell argues that the key to manufacturing intense ideology, community, and us/them attitudes in cults and cult-like groups lies in the use of language. The book delves into the verbal elements that make these communities 'cultish,' including the redefinition of words, euphemisms, and other linguistic tricks. Montell analyzes various groups such as Jonestown, Scientology, NXIVM, and even modern entities like SoulCycle and social media influencers, highlighting how these groups use language to create a sense of belonging and loyalty. The book is praised for its engaging narrative, original research, and incisive analysis of the power of language in shaping human behavior.
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We are thrilled to be lovingly feeding you this episode as if it were a delightful sugar cube, and you our noble thoroughbred. If you haven’t yet gotten the memo, (via the pony express? ) this week we are covering the beloved cult of horse girls. Along this trot we found that there are almost as many delineations of horse girl as there are breeds of horse, so along for the ride to help Amanda and Reese is IRL jesus/horse camp-alumn turned comedian Jamie Loftus! We had a blast visiting as many stalls in the stable as we could, from haughty Charlotte York Equestrianism right down to the curious world of hobbyhorsing… Saddle up, culties, and get to listening! Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth ;)
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