EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 39 MIN
164. Necropants
from Butter No Parsnips · host Butter No Parsnips
Kyle and Emily kick Spooky Season into high gear with a word that is sure to shake you to your core. Come with us, only if you dare, to learn about the spooky, scary, and definitely unsanitary necropants.Our hosts explore this object of Icelandic legends and folklore–which, unfortunately, is just as morbid as the name “necropants” suggests. They first dive through some familiar etymology, but the episode quickly takes a turn for the creepy. Emily recoils at the sight of these deathly pants, while Kyle explains the ritual which supposedly creates them.But the sorcery doesn’t stop there! Kyle tells us tales of ancient runes, including those most powerful and dangerous fart runes. Our hosts look at some stories of necropants wearers, both the legendary and the possibly real. And Emily tries her best to unpack some other stores from Nordic folklore.Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike.Like and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ButterNoParsnipsPodcastFollow us on YouTube @ButterNoParsnipsFollow us on TikTok @ButterNoParsnipsSupport uswww.patreon.com/ButterNoParsnips or by visiting www.bnppod.comProduced by Seth Gliksman, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily MoyersMain theme and accompanying themes by Kyle Imperatore
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Kyle and Emily kick Spooky Season into high gear with a word that is sure to shake you to your core. Come with us, only if you dare, to learn about the spooky, scary, and definitely unsanitary necropants.Our hosts explore this object of Icelandic legends and folklore–which, unfortunately, is just as morbid as the name “necropants” suggests. They first dive through some familiar etymology, but the episode quickly takes a turn for the creepy. Emily recoils at the sight of these deathly pants, while Kyle explains the ritual which supposedly creates them.But the sorcery doesn’t stop there! Kyle tells us tales of ancient runes, including those most powerful and dangerous fart runes. Our hosts look at some stories of necropants wearers, both the legendary and the possibly real. And Emily tries her best to unpack some other stores from Nordic folklore.Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike.Like and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ButterNoParsnipsPodcastFollow us on YouTube @ButterNoParsnipsFollow us on TikTok @ButterNoParsnipsSupport uswww.patreon.com/ButterNoParsnips or by visiting www.bnppod.comProduced by Seth Gliksman, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily MoyersMain theme and accompanying themes by Kyle Imperatore
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164. Necropants
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