What The Folklore?

This week on WTFolklore we finish reading the Hans Christian Anderson tale, The Tinder Box, which is shockingly revealed to be a collaboration with Mary Shelley (the inventor of Mars), and a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of infinite dog money.

Suggested talking points: Digital Space Knapsack, Largely a Work of Spite, Old-Timey Zippo, One Million Money to Live, Mars Needs Monarchy, Way Too Close to Bedtime

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This week on WTFolklore we check in with the Hans Christian Anderson catalogue, reading The Tinder Box, which is a story that definitely, totally, 100% takes place on Mars, and you can't change our minds.

Suggested talking points: Backwards Engineering Excuses, Punzel Chassis, Giger's Big Red Kaiju, Whips and Sugar Sticks, No Sentiment on Mars, Too Many Stairs for Friendship

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This week on WTFolklore we read the Grimm tale, The Iron Stove, wherein we finally decide to test our mettle as Folklorists, and employ the new GTC Classification System to better inform YOU about what kinda story you're in for. Mileage may vary.

Suggested talking points: Return to the Cotton Eye Joe Void, The Tyler Hate Zone, Nut Dress, Magic Paycheck Splurge, Winky Drinky Coinkydinky, Yoink-a-Lady

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This week on WTFolklore we read The Shoes of Abu Kassim, which as far as we're concerned is a film franchise with Rowan Atkinson's name plastered all over it. We also discover just why Elon Musk is SO obsessed with tunnels. Truth bombs abound on this episode.

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This week on WTFolklore we read The Snow, The Crow, and The Blood, a story largely about none of those things! Surprise! 
It IS a cautionary tale about letting your horny be your guide in life, and falling under the charming spell of a little red man who needs some extra dps for his sidequests. But at the end of the day, he'll help you lobotomize a lady of your choosing, so you decide if it's a good deal or not.

Suggested talking points: Jiminy Dicket, See a Woman Take a Woman, The Usual Folktale "Amp-Em-Ups", Lil' Redman's Trick-or-Treat Adventure, Devil Husbando, Emotional Support Beard

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This week on WTFolklore after a short...Divergence...from our normal banter, we read an anthology of King Midas tales from around the world, all focused on a, uh, lesser known aspect from the original tale.

Suggested talking points: A World Where Parkour is Important, One Hundred Percent None Percent Normal, Bloated with Secrets, The Sweeney Todd Paradox, No Rules Just Write

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This week on WTFolklore we check in on Carman's time at FWA, Tyler's ongoing Robin Hobb Problem, and then read the Grimm's tale, Bearskin.  Somewhat appropriately, as this is only half the Devil's number, he only appears for half the episode

Suggested talking points: Hotboxing All the Buzzy Boys, Cybergrams, A One-Man Island of Misfit Toys, Army Teaches You the Hard Tickles, The Stinkiest Bezos

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This week on WTFolklore we revolutionize book-buying, before then convincing you to never buy a book again by reading The Story of Jason Squiff and Why He had a Popcorn Hat, Popcorn Mittens, Popcorn Shoes, a distinctly American tale. Either that, or this recording is just a long stretch of static, you tell me.

Suggested talking points: Chadow, Shrek Fathomed a Dragon, D'Aulnoy's Second Life, Headmaster Portlchortl, Believe In Raymond,  Quopquorn

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This week on WTFolklore, after a brief update to our resumes and tax forms (keepin' it strictly business this week), we finish reading The Bird 'Grip', from Sweden. 

Suggested talking points: Men of Indeterminate Age, Kickflipping Burgers, Jiminy Cricket's Kettlebells, Now That's What I Call Gurdy, Wikihoofs, The Valley That's Bad to Look At

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This week on WTFolklore, after redoubling our efforts to bring you the greenest podcast on the net, we begin reading The Bird 'Grip', from Sweden. We also encounter the saddest possible party we've ever seen.

Suggested talking points: USB Sunflower, Earth Shanties, Old Lady Zubjöks, Two Sons for the Price of None, Door-to-door War Salesman, Clown Eggs

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