Three Bean Salad Free Patreon episode - And Then Sparrows Took Their Eyes: Hans The Hedgehog
Aug 13, 2025
Dive into a whimsical examination of Hans the Hedgehog, a quirky character with a hedgehog's upper body and a boy's lower half. Explore the darker origins of fairy tales and the absurdities that arise within them. Enjoy humorous banter about the enchanting yet chaotic narrative of Hans as he helps a lost king. The hosts offer playful insights into family dynamics, morality, and the art of storytelling, all while crafting an engaging atmosphere that blends humor with deeper themes.
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Fairy Tales Were Grim Warnings
- The hosts note that original fairy tales often contain brutal, eye-gouging scenes removed by modern adaptations.
- Those violent details served as warnings and social instruction in their original contexts.
Fairy Tales Use Odd Domino Logic
- Henry explains Grimm tales often follow strange, non-linear logic where events don't neatly connect.
- He warns modern readers that expecting tidy narrative causality will lead to confusion.
Read Grimms To Calm Your Mind
- Henry recommends reading Grimm's tales directly as soothing, sometimes bedtime reading.
- He suggests the odd logic of the tales helps him fall asleep and reset during night wakings.
