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In this episode of A Tisket-Tasket, host Gina discusses the nursery rhyme "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly." She explores the history and origins of the rhyme, noting that it is a much younger rhyme than she expected. She also highlights the popularity of the rhyme during the mid-20th century and its cumulative nature, which adds to its absurdity and humor. Gina shares two versions of the rhyme, one from 1953 by Bill Hayes and a feminist satirical poem titled "There Was a Young Woman Who Swallowed a Lie" by Meredith Tax. She concludes by emphasizing the enduring power and significance of nursery rhymes and invites listeners to explore the symbolism in nursery rhymes featuring old women in the next episode. #NurseryRhymes #CumulativeRhymes #IKnowAnOldLadyWhoSwallowedAFly #HistoryOfNurseryRhymes
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In this episode of A Tisket-Tasket, host Gina discusses the nursery rhyme "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly." She explores the history and origins of the rhyme, noting that it is a much younger rhyme than she expected. She also highlights the popularity of the rhyme during the mid-20th century and its cumulative nature, which adds to its absurdity and humor. Gina shares two versions of the rhyme, one from 1953 by Bill Hayes and a feminist satirical poem titled "There Was a Young Woman Who Swallowed a Lie" by Meredith Tax. She concludes by emphasizing the enduring power and significance of nursery rhymes and invites listeners to explore the symbolism in nursery rhymes featuring old women in the next episode. #NurseryRhymes #CumulativeRhymes #IKnowAnOldLadyWhoSwallowedAFly #HistoryOfNurseryRhymes
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