The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 661 - President Benjamin Franklin - Part Two
Dec 2, 2024
Comedians dive into Benjamin Franklin's colorful life, blending history with humor. They tackle the absurdities of colonial wars and Franklin's chaotic effort to organize a militia. Struggles with political tensions in Pennsylvania and Franklin's views on slavery are explored. The duo also jokes about ludicrous ideas like shipping hams with toilet water and discuss Franklin's quirky inventions. Their comedic chemistry shines through as they reflect on language reform and personal challenges faced by Franklin, all wrapped in witty anecdotes.
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Wagon Abandonment
- The British army marched into Ohio with 1300 troops and were quickly ambushed.
- The wagon drivers panicked, abandoned their wagons, and fled on horseback.
British Defeat and Ben's Importance
- The British were badly defeated, losing 1000 soldiers and all financial records, which were stored on a wagon.
- Benjamin Franklin's biographer noted that his accounts often emphasized his own importance.
Tax Dispute and Gruesome Protest
- The Pennsylvania Assembly wanted to raise money for defense with a land tax, but the Penns refused to be taxed.
- A murdered family's bodies were displayed as a protest against inaction.
