Gargantua and Pantagruel, by Francois Rabelais, and Benriach the Smoky 12, Part 2

Michael and Ethan continue their discussion of Gargantua and Pantagruel, by Francois Rabelais, as translated in one case by Thomas Urquhart and Peter Motteaux and in the other by M.A. Screech, while drinking Benriach distilliery’s The Smoky Twelve.In this episode:If you don’t understand something, don’t get upset about itJust accept it and find the humor in what you do understand(These are not bumper stickers, just Michael sayings. But if enough people want, they could be bumper stickers)Education, Education, Education and Stupid WarFreedom and ResponsibilityMagic bloodThe last seven minutes or so are pretty deeply embarrassing for Ethan, you can just skip it788 fart jokesNext time Michael and Ethan will continue discussion of Gargantua and Pantagruel, by Francois Rabelais. Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Donate to our Patreon! BUY A NIHILIST BLANKET! Your Hosts: Michael G. Lilienthal (@mglilienthal) and Ethan Bartlett (@bjartlett) MUSIC & SFX: "Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.