Oh What A Time... #127 Revolting Peasants (Part 1)
Jul 27, 2025
This week dives into history's most revolting peasants, featuring the legendary Wat Tyler and his fight for social justice. The podcast also explores quirky marketing blunders, including Sunny Delight turning drinkers orange and McDonald's Olympic mishaps. From tales of wild university drinking events to the significance of historical uprisings against oppressive taxation, the hosts blend humor with insightful commentary, making the past come alive with engaging anecdotes and unexpected connections.
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Bakery Discount Rush Anecdote
- Tom Craine shared a joyful experience working in a bakery where he could massively discount items at shift end and scoop them up immediately.
- This practice felt like an adrenaline rush akin to a game show with prices dropping from full price to pennies.
Drink Price Fluctuation Chaos
- Elis James described a "drink the bar dry" event where drink prices fluctuated throughout the evening like a stock market.
- This led to chaotic scenes including people forming picket lines to prevent others from using the toilet to keep prices low.
Sunny Delight Marketing Misstep
- Marketing campaigns can go disastrously wrong, as with Sunny Delight's Christmas ad showing a snowman turning orange.
- Excessive consumption of Sunny Delight could cause jaundice, conflicting with the cheerful ad image.
