In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan unpack Chapter 10 of Orwell’s 1984, where Winston and Julia’s secret relationship takes a physical and emotional leap. From bluebells and black market butter to the political weight of pleasure, this chapter contrasts totalitarian oppression with acts of personal rebellion. Along the way, Dan shares childhood memories of the Wisconsin-Illinois butter smuggling trade, while Robot fills in the weird legal history of margarine.

Things To Listen For:

• Wisconsin’s shady booze-and-butter border trade
• Julia’s anti-sex sash gets symbolically flung
• A rare Orwellian moment of tenderness among the bluebells
• Dan’s guide to what not to say on a first date (teeth, veins, wives)

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Topics Covered:

1984, George Orwell, Winston and Julia, black market butter, Anti-Sex League, golden country, bluebells, censorship, thoughtcrime, sexual liberation, rebellion