

Corpsicle
Aug 27, 2019
Dive into the fascinating and lighthearted exploration of death and its vocabulary. Discover the historical attitudes towards mortality, from the frankness of the Middle Ages to today’s euphemisms. Uncover whimsical jargon used in the funeral industry and laugh along as the hosts share odd terms like 'ash cash.' Enjoy tales of being buried alive and quirky word origins that spice up this serious subject. It’s a lively conversation that balances humor and thoughtfulness while unraveling language’s playful side.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Death and Order: A Journey Through Perceptions
02:32 • 7min
The Language of Death
09:53 • 4min
Exploring Death and Language
13:26 • 10min
The Zany Origins: From Shakespeare to Commedia dell'Arte
23:28 • 2min
A Playful Exploration of Language and Word Origins
24:59 • 3min