No Such Thing As A Fish 525: No Such Thing As A Clenched Shin
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Apr 4, 2024 Explore the dismissal of the original Porky Pig voice actor, historical treatments for stuttering, the mystery of carrot sound effects, a unique bus service from London to Calcutta in the 1950s, a journey across countries interrupted by the Iranian revolution, the evolution of protective equipment in ice hockey, and cultural practices regarding sex, marriage, and fertility.
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Porky Pig's Original Voice Controversy
- Joe Doherty, original Porky Pig voice, was fired for stuttering but the character kept a stutter deliberately.
- Mel Blanc later mimicked pig grunts rather than a human stutter for Porky Pig's voice.
London to Calcutta Bus Journey
- From 1957 to 1976, a bus route ran from London to Calcutta, equipped with beds, kitchen, heaters, and music.
- It was popular on the Hippie route but ended due to the Iranian revolution and regional wars.
Hockey Mask's Sinusitis Origin
- Jacques Plante's chronic sinusitis led him to wear and popularize the ice hockey goalie mask.
- His insistence changed hockey culture despite coach Toe Blake's opposition.