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This week on Oddball History, Jimmy and Scott talk all things Tarrare—the foul-smelling, ever-hungry 18th century French sideshow act & soldier who once ate a toddler probably. ALSO: Elementary school assemblies, grilled cheese sandwiches and making friends online.
Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(00:56) Top Comments
(05:08) Tarrare's Background
(11:31) Tarrare The Traveling Showman
(16:19) Tarrare The Failed Spy
(20:57) Tarrare Goes Full Goblin Mode
(28:55) The End of Tarrare
(31:21) Facebook and Comedy Scene Drama
(36:47) Final Thoughts on Chimp Crazy
(38:37) Comedy and Shows
(45:38) Scott Meets a Blind Man
By Jimmy Nelson, Scott Crisp5
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This week on Oddball History, Jimmy and Scott talk all things Tarrare—the foul-smelling, ever-hungry 18th century French sideshow act & soldier who once ate a toddler probably. ALSO: Elementary school assemblies, grilled cheese sandwiches and making friends online.
Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(00:56) Top Comments
(05:08) Tarrare's Background
(11:31) Tarrare The Traveling Showman
(16:19) Tarrare The Failed Spy
(20:57) Tarrare Goes Full Goblin Mode
(28:55) The End of Tarrare
(31:21) Facebook and Comedy Scene Drama
(36:47) Final Thoughts on Chimp Crazy
(38:37) Comedy and Shows
(45:38) Scott Meets a Blind Man

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