58: Tarrare, The Remorseless (and smelly) Eating Machine

from Oddball History · host Jimmy Nelson, Scott Crisp

This week on Oddball History, Jimmy and Scott talk all things Tarrare—the foul-smelling, ever-hungry 18th century French sideshow act & soldier who once ate a toddler probably. ALSO: Elementary school assemblies, grilled cheese sandwiches and making friends online. Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:56) Top Comments (05:08) Tarrare's Background (11:31) Tarrare The Traveling Showman (16:19) Tarrare The Failed Spy (20:57) Tarrare Goes Full Goblin Mode (28:55) The End of Tarrare (31:21) Facebook and Comedy Scene Drama (36:47) Final Thoughts on Chimp Crazy (38:37) Comedy and Shows (45:38) Scott Meets a Blind Man

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