The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 148 - The Past Times with Ariel Elias
Oct 24, 2025
Ariel Elias, a vibrant stand-up comedian with a special titled 'A Jewish Star', joins the fun to dive into a historical newspaper. She shares a hilarious story about a beer thrown at her during a gig, and the trio explores quirky tales from 1893, including explosive fishing antics and a wild wedding among circus performers. They laugh over a local lawn party mishap and an absurd baseball game, while also discussing an unusual burial stunt. Ariel's comedic insights add a delightful twist to these bizarre historical snippets.
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Old Papers Highlight How Norms Shifted
- The hosts use headline guessing as a prompt to reveal how dated papers read oddly to modern ears.
- That contrast highlights how social norms and reporting style changed since 1893.
Circus Wedding Filled With Unusual Guests
- The paper describes a circus-style wedding with performers and odd guests like a 7'6" man and a one-legged clergyman.
- Hosts treat the story as a traveling circus wedding rather than a conventional marriage report.
Horse Race Decided A Rivalry
- A townwoman made two suitors race 19 miles on horseback for her hand; one took a shortcut through woods and won.
- The paper frames the outcome as a romantic, competitive solution even though one used a bypass.