Behind the Bastards The Ballad of Eel Horse
Nov 23, 2021
The hosts dive into the bizarre world of 'feaguing,' where eels were used to enhance horses' marketability, blending humor and historical curiosity. They explore outrageous anecdotes about eels causing unexpected medical emergencies and shocking identity theft related to tax fraud. A juxtaposition of the CIA's grim history during the Vietnam War and absurd eel-related remedies sheds light on human folly. Through all the laughter, there's a stirring reflection on the serious implications of these eccentric practices and their dark humor.
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Robert's Eel Horse Dream
- Robert Evans dreamt of a horse stuffed with eels, cooked in a pit fire.
- He's been trying to make this dream a reality for years.
Feaguing Horses
- Medieval horse sellers would insert live eels into horses' rectums.
- This practice, called "feaguing", made older horses appear younger and friskier.
Widespread Feaguing
- "Feeging" was so common that horse dealers' servants were penalized for shoeing a horse without first feeging it.
- This highlights how widespread the practice was in the medieval period.