In this episode, TJ dives into the frustrating and humorously ironic history of "red tape." From King Charles V’s attempts at administrative modernization to modern-day governmental battles against paperwork, discover why bureaucracy never seems to die. Prepare yourself for a journey through layers of officialdom and comedic despair—welcome to the tangled world of red tape!

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Sources:

• "Red Tape: Its Origins, Uses, and Abuses," Thomas Carlyle, historical writings.
• "The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable," edited by Elizabeth Knowles, Oxford University Press.
• Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, 19th edition, edited by Susie Dent, Chambers Harrap Publishers Ltd.
• “The True History of Bureaucracy,” by John Merriman, Yale University Press.
• "Origins of English Words and Phrases," by Robert Hendrickson, Facts on File Inc.
• US National Archives, pieces of history article
   https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2021/10/21/holding-it-together-from-red-tape-to-grommets/#:~:text=While%20red%20tape%20is%20used,154%20miles%20of%20red%20tape.

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