#542: Barefoot In Pilgrim-y Times

The Box of Oddities

John Elliott and Kat Walls

Society & Culture, True Crime, Comedy

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 22 May 2023

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Box of Oddities, we unfold two interesting stories that speak volumes about the human spirit and the peculiarities of our past. Dive into the heart of Joplin, Missouri, as we explore the awe-inspiring tales of the 'Butterfly People'. Experience the wonder of these mythical beings, credited with saving lives during the devastating Joplin tornado. As we dissect eyewitness accounts and local folklore, we unveil the intriguing aspects of these supposed guardian angels in the midst of chaos. Discover how these 'Butterfly People' have forever imprinted themselves on the collective psyche of Joplin. Next, we take a sharp turn back in time to the bizarre, and often harsh ways we used to shame criminals. Pillories, stocks, and scarlet letters - we cover it all. We expose the eccentric, often brutal societal norms of historical crime and punishment, shedding light on the bizarre rituals that once constituted 'justice'. From public humiliation in the town square to the curious case of the drunkard cloak, we unravel the odd methods of correcting 'unacceptable' behavior. Join us in this Box of Oddities episode as we bridge the gap between the extraordinary and the infamous. Unearth these stories from the past that continue to baffle, amaze and, in some cases, inspire us. Whether it's the mysterious 'Butterfly People' or the outlandish criminal shaming practices, remember, you can't look away from a Box of Oddities. It's like a really bad accident. But fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Coming up on this episode of The Box of Otities, the mysterious butterfly people of Joplin, Missouri.
0:06.0	And the very creative ways we've shamed people as punishment.
0:10.1	The box of otities.
0:11.5	If it's weird, we talk about it.
0:13.5	Texas Ranger James Holland is a legendary interrogator. They call him the serial killer Whisperer.
0:19.0	You can't hide those indications, and that's why yesterday I knew that you did it.
0:23.1	But now, shocking interrogation tapes reveal how the Super Cup really operates.
0:28.0	And that's why they ask me to come in because I'm special.
0:30.7	From something else, the Marshall Project and Sony Music Entertainment,
0:34.0	this is Smoke Screen. Just say, you're sorry.
0:37.6	Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast.
0:43.9	From Wondery, flipping the bird, Elon vs. Twitter is a new podcast that unravels the fascinating
0:48.8	story of Elon Musk's unexpected bid to buy Twitter, and all of the drama that has happened since.
0:53.5	Elon's influence is not only ushering in a new era of Twitter, but shaping the future of
0:58.0	free speech on the internet as we know it. You can listen to flipping the bird on Amazon Music
1:02.1	or wherever you get your podcasts.
1:24.0	One of the things that I love doing with you is listening to music while we're cooking.
1:29.0	In the kitchen, and last night we had the lady of the house, the echo. We won't say her name.
1:38.4	Playing some of our favorite songs and something that came up by random chance was wearing this
1:44.0	together by Nine-H nails, which is one of the songs that usually leads into our life performances.
1:51.2	It's actually the V song before our intro.
1:55.2	Right. And it was weird. I had a visceral reaction to hearing it.
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