Thick & Thin

Why do we celebrate birthdays with cake? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I detail the reign of the infamous French Queen, Marie Antoinette, and discover the origins of birthday parties.  

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Sources:

The Marie Antoinette Diet: Eat Cake and Still Lose Weight

https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-marie-antoinette-diet

https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-marie-antoinette

https://www.historyanswers.co.uk/people-politics/tamerlanes-reign-of-terror/

https://www.britannica.com/story/did-marie-antoinette-really-say-let-them-eat-cake

https://biblehub.com/genesis/40-20.htm

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/history-of-birthdays_n_4227366

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Free the belly button! In this episode of Thick & Thin, we travel back 75 years ago to discover the risqué origins of the now-popular, two-piece swimsuit—the bikini. 

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Sources:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-bikinis-inventor-guessed-how-much-it-would-horrify-the-public-6914887/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Crossroads

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/3094966/what-rihanna-new-leggings-why-going-viral/

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We should all be the main characters in our story. However, in this episode of Thick & Thin, I reveal the sad truth that life won't always be like our favorite romcoms. Even so, we must always remember to find joy in the mundane. 

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Sources:

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/love-is-not-a-permanent-state-of-enthusiasm-an-interview-with-esther-perel

https://www.thecut.com/2021/05/sex-story-the-woman-who-wont-have-sex-until-the-third-date.html

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Is breaking the seal a myth? Let's find out. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss the truth about the effects of alcohol, our next day hangxiety, and advice on how to survive the morning hangover. 

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Sources:

https://www.redonline.co.uk/health-self/a529612/what-is-hangxiety/

https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/the-philadelphia-story-the-10-best-quotes-from-the-classic-movie.html/

https://www.healthline.com/health/why-does-alcohol-make-you-drunk#ethanol

https://www.healthline.com/health/why-does-alcohol-make-you-drunk#kidneys

https://www.lexico.com/explore/what-is-the-origin-of-the-phrase-hair-of-the-dog

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The truth is: we all lie. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I investigate the history and psychology behind lying. From small fibs to major falsehoods, why are we inclined to lie?

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Sources:

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23744006.2015.1060080

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-22467640

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/myths-desire/201909/why-women-fake-and-no-longer-fake-having-orgasms

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a30281040/compulsive-liars/

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/trojan-war

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-nature-deception/202010/what-is-white-lie

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Pride is here! In this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss life in New York; and we celebrate love by examining a significant turning point in the LGBTQIA+ community—the Stonewall Riots.  // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte //

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Sources:

Stonewall Uprising documentary via Amazon Prime

Sylvia Rivera's Account of the Riots | Socialist Review

Stonewall Beginnings & History | Time

Why did the mafia own the bar? | PBS

The Stonewall Riots | Britannica

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Let them drink! In this episode of Thick & Thin, I travel back in time to discover the history of cocktail parties and appreciate the heroic women who fought for our right to publicly day drink. 

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Sources:

'No Unescorted Ladies Will Be Served" | JSTOR

Three Martini Lunch | Forbes

LADIES' BOOK OF ETIQUETTE, AND MANUAL OF POLITENESS.

First Lady of the Plaza | Esquire

Clara Bell Walsh | Bricks and Mortar Preservation Blog

The Plaza by Julie Satow

Segregating NYC Restaurants | NY Food Story

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Is love in the air? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I gush over an unexpected meet-cute with the boy next door over an air-conditioner and delve into the life and death of Grace Kelly—a Hollywood starlet turned princess.

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Sources:

The Legend of the Grimaldi Curse | Independent.ie

Hollywood Royalty | NewYorker

Hitchcock x Grace Kelly | Offscreen

The Barbizon Hotel | Vanity Fair

Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier | Biography.com

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We all experience nerves and anxiety when dating. But why? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I examine the psychology behind first date jitters and our need to be liked.

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Sources:

How To Unlearn Your Need To Be Liked | The Shine App

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Where do technology and love meet? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss the humble beginnings of matchmaking: from personal ads to swiping right; society has come a long way in search of finding the one.

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Sources:

Slutty Summer NY Post Article

"Marriage Planning Service"

Punch Card Love via Stanford Mag

The History of Personal Ads

"Operation Match" via New York Times

"Operation Match" via The Crimson

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