Normal Gossip It Was Never About the Figs with Caroline O'Donoghue
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Nov 27, 2024 Caroline O'Donoghue, a celebrated novelist and podcaster, shares her insights on the quirks of suburban friendships and the absurdity of local gossip. She discusses a hilarious rivalry over a fig tree amid the complexities of gentrification and personal connections. The conversation meanders through emotional tales of growth, connection, and change, enriched by her Irish storytelling roots. O'Donoghue also imagines a whimsical 'museum of gossip' where unusual objects embody relatable tales, making the exploration of human relationships both entertaining and profound.
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Irish Gossip
- Caroline O'Donoghue connects Irish storytelling with gossip, due to a lack of other entertainment.
- She believes the "strong oral tradition" is a euphemism for talking shit.
Teen Lord and Facebook Sleuth
- A shy girl, Andy, commutes an hour daily with a teen lord, Henry, during their senior year.
- Andy finds Henry's birth mother on Facebook, and they later marry.
The Fig Obsession
- Jane, a widow, lives between Celeste, a recent divorcee, and Muffy.
- Celeste constantly talks about her giant fig sculpture, which annoys Jane.
