Summary
Overview
In this episode of No Such Thing as a Fish, hosts James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, and Dan Schreiber explore fascinating facts from listeners, ranging from Swedish snow penis controversies to scientific rat tickling, ancient dentistry entertainment, and Charles Dickens' unusual pre-show beverages. The team shares quirky historical anecdotes, scientific discoveries, and cultural oddities with their trademark humor and curiosity.
Live Show Announcement and Closing
The hosts announce their upcoming live show at the Lund Comedy Festival in Sweden on August 29th at 7pm, with Anna joining them. Pre-sale tickets are available for Clubfish members on Patreon, with general sale opening later in the week. They wrap up by thanking their Patreon supporters and new fact custodians who receive certificates confirming their stewardship of specific facts from the show.
- Live show scheduled for Lund Comedy Festival in Sweden on August 29th at 7pm
- Pre-sale tickets available for Clubfish members at patreon.com/clubfish
- General ticket sale opens at the end of the week
Swedish Snow Penis Tradition and Political Party
The hosts discuss a 2016 incident in Gothenburg where a man apologized for removing a giant snow penis by creating an even larger one measuring 70 metres. This sparked internet outrage over government spending and led to an ongoing tradition in the town of Burros, where locals create 3D snow penises on roundabouts. The tradition evolved into an art collective that even formed a political party to demonstrate how easy it is to establish one.
- A Gothenburg man replaced a removed snow penis with a 70-metre version after public backlash
- The original penis was drawn on a frozen river and required a giant window-cleaning brush to remove
- The incident led to a tradition in Burros featuring 3D snow penis sculptures on roundabouts
- An art collective formed around the tradition and created a political party to make a point about how easy it is to form one
" It's like defence absolutely comes first. Second, remove snow penises. Third, ensure prosperity. Those are my two top priorities. "
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