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Short & Curly

Three siblings, one musical instrument, who should get it?

Short & Curly

abcpodcasts@abc.net.au

Philosophy, Society & Culture, Kids & Family

4.62.2K Ratings

🗓️ 1 April 2025

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever had a fight with your sibling over who should get to keep something? In a small village a long time ago, Queen Ethiconia had to settle a dispute between three siblings fighting over a musical instrument they all want and all think they deserve: a wooden recorder. Each says the recorder should be theirs, but for very different, compelling reasons. So, who should get the flute? You decide.

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0:00.0

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0:02.0

All hail the Queen

0:16.0

It's me the queen

0:20.0

The most ethical of queens I rule the city of Ethiconia.

0:25.6

And I am her assistant.

0:28.7

Yeah, you are.

0:30.7

I spend every day hearing people say, help me queen of ethiconia.

0:38.3

And her assistant is there too.

0:41.3

I hear their problems and I help them resolve them.

0:46.3

Always with moral diplomacy.

0:49.3

The people say I'm incredible because my advice is always so ethical.

0:53.3

Ha ha! Of course it is. I hope short and curly.

0:56.9

And her assistant cow weighs in from time to ten.

1:01.9

But now I am quite tired. It's the last case of the day.

1:05.2

So come forward and tell me what you have to say.

1:08.8

Sounds good to me as your assistant call.

1:13.1

There's really no one better for an ethical dilemma than the queen of ethical

1:19.3

nia.

1:19.8

And now, you three, please step forward for the final court matter of the day.

1:38.5

Hello, Her Royal Highness Molly, Queen of Ethiconia.

1:43.2

Welcome to the Court of Ethiconia.

1:45.0

Introduce yourselves, please.

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