Episode 105: My Fair Monkey

This week, Here's a Guy is taking you on a wild safari. This means that you will be exploring the wonders of our natural world. It also means that there is a not-insignificant chance you will die in the process. Also, the whole thing will feel vaguely racist in a way you can't quite put your finger on. Was there ever any particular good reason why people on safaris wore those helmets and khaki vests? Surely that was never stylist. Functionally, it makes little sense. There are a number of terrible things that could happen to you on a safari, but as far as I know, a thin helmet won't stop any of them. As far as the vest goes, the number of pockets is ideal, but why khaki? That's so boring. Maybe forest green or a nice maroon. Idiots. I'll continue to enjoy the wonders of nature from the comfort and relative safety of my couch, thankyouverymuch. As you could maybe tell, we have a theme episode this week. We've had sporadic animal topics here and there throughout the history of the show, but this week for the very first time it's "Here's a Critter:" 3 animal topics. First a brave and apparently indestructible messenger pigeon, then a baboon who served in the Army, and finally a historically ornery sperm whale. Cher Ami- 32:20 Corporal Jackie- 53:20 Porphyrios- 1:13:15