Overdue Ep 142 - Wuthering Heights, by Emily Brontë
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Nov 2, 2015 Dive into the tempestuous world of Wuthering Heights, where romance collides with vengeance and class struggles. Explore the Brontë sisters' unique legacy while pondering the absurdities of Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Discover the intricate relationships that shape Heathcliff and Catherine's tragic love story against a backdrop of societal constraints. The hosts share humorous anecdotes, reflect on the gothic themes of the novel, and let you in on personal stories, inviting a sense of community along the way.
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Thanksgiving Debate
- Craig dislikes Thanksgiving, finding turkey dry and cranberry sauce unremarkable.
- He believes expressing gratitude shouldn't be dictated.
Holiday Commercialization
- Andrew and Craig discuss the commercialization of holidays, noting how Black Friday now extends into a week-long event.
- Craig mentions Amazon's Holiday Toy List and adult minion costumes from Halloween.
Brontë Childhood Games
- The Brontë siblings created fantasy worlds as children, using toy soldiers and writing poems and stories.
- Some suggest this was a precursor to D&D, similar to how Emily's notebooks resembled personal world-building.