Citation Needed Penis Theft
Nov 19, 2025
Explore the bizarre phenomenon of Koro, where individuals fear their genitals are disappearing. Dive into the infamous Lorena Bobbitt case and its impact on media and public perception. Uncover the strange history of spiritual penis theft linked to witchcraft and medieval folklore, including peculiar tales of 'penis nests.' The discussion spans from bizarre cultural beliefs to the psychological aspects of genital retraction syndrome, highlighting serious social issues surrounding accusations and violence in Nigeria.
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The Bobbitt Severing And Recovery
- Noah recounts Lorena Bobbitt cutting off her husband's penis with a Ginsu knife and driving around with it.
- He narrates the penis being found in a 7-Eleven hot dog box and reattached after nine hours of surgery.
Penis Theft As Cultural Belief
- Noah reframes the episode: it's about spiritual penis theft linked to witchcraft, not literal theft.
- He traces cultural fears back to medieval texts like Kramer’s Malleus Maleficarum.
Comedy Sketch: The Penis Nest Purchase
- The show dramatizes a mock exchange where a villager finds his penis in a witch's nest and buys it back for fifty dollars.
- The sketch echoes folk tales of nests of dismembered members cited in Kramer’s book.
