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The Origin of Weird: Mayor Lincoln the Goat
Ever wondered what would happen if your town elected a goat as mayor? In this delightfully quirky episode, Bradley teams up with a special guest co-host – his young son Xavier – to explore the fascinating story of Lincoln the Goat, who became the honorary mayor of Fairhaven, Vermont in 2019.
The father-son duo dive into how this small town of just 2,500 people transformed a playground fundraiser into an unconventional election, charging $1 per vote for various animal candidates. Lincoln, a three-year-old Nubian goat, emerged victorious and served a one-year term complete with a mayoral sash and appearances at community events. Xavier's spontaneous interjections and repeated mentions of the mysterious "Mayor Ruffles" add an endearing layer of chaos and charm to the storytelling.
As we discover, Fairhaven isn't alone in its animal leadership. From the beer-drinking goat mayor of La Jeta, Texas, to the four-term canine leader of Cormorant Village, Minnesota, these unusual elections have become beloved traditions across America. Bradley even shares fascinating goat facts – their rectangular pupils provide nearly 360-degree vision, some can climb trees, and they're natural escape artists. Throughout this heartwarming exploration of civic creativity, we're reminded how communities can come together through humor and unconventional ideas, proving that sometimes the most memorable leaders have four legs instead of two.
Join us for this playful dive into one of history's most charming political oddities, and subscribe to History Buffoons wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with us on social media or email [email protected] with your questions and ideas for future episodes!
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By Bradley and KateEver wondered what would happen if your town elected a goat as mayor? In this delightfully quirky episode, Bradley teams up with a special guest co-host – his young son Xavier – to explore the fascinating story of Lincoln the Goat, who became the honorary mayor of Fairhaven, Vermont in 2019.
The father-son duo dive into how this small town of just 2,500 people transformed a playground fundraiser into an unconventional election, charging $1 per vote for various animal candidates. Lincoln, a three-year-old Nubian goat, emerged victorious and served a one-year term complete with a mayoral sash and appearances at community events. Xavier's spontaneous interjections and repeated mentions of the mysterious "Mayor Ruffles" add an endearing layer of chaos and charm to the storytelling.
As we discover, Fairhaven isn't alone in its animal leadership. From the beer-drinking goat mayor of La Jeta, Texas, to the four-term canine leader of Cormorant Village, Minnesota, these unusual elections have become beloved traditions across America. Bradley even shares fascinating goat facts – their rectangular pupils provide nearly 360-degree vision, some can climb trees, and they're natural escape artists. Throughout this heartwarming exploration of civic creativity, we're reminded how communities can come together through humor and unconventional ideas, proving that sometimes the most memorable leaders have four legs instead of two.
Join us for this playful dive into one of history's most charming political oddities, and subscribe to History Buffoons wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with us on social media or email [email protected] with your questions and ideas for future episodes!
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Support the show
This website contains affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and purchase a product, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the running of this website and allows me to continue providing valuable content. Please note that I only recommend products and services that I believe in and have personally used or researched.