Take two!

About two weeks ago Kate and I recorded this killer episode where we discussed the classic status (or lack thereof) of Curious George. Naturally, the computer ate the whole dang thing. So we’re doing something a little different this week. Kate’s already read the book so we’re changing things up a little. We get to use the phrase, “predicated on a lie”, discuss Zul’s hair (which I still think is fabulous), 1940s twerking, and the ultimate lesson that white men get to do anything they want. Interestingly it makes for a much more succinct episode. You are going to have to forgive me for the number of times when I call that ape a monkey.

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Show Notes:

– I wasn’t making stuff up. This is the real Betsy Bird:

– He’s the happiest fish in the sea!!

– Captain is checking out some serious tush work.

– Everything makes George happy. Even vomit.

– “Mommy”

– And now … a collage of cat butts.

– The highly technologically advanced firehouse.

– The full map of “The World of Curious George”. The longer I look at this town, the odder it becomes.

– Les souris

– I know what fear looks like. This is not that.

– I do love this detail of the folks following him down below.

– These are very French details to include, don’t you think?

– Curious about the escape of the Reys? Be sure to read the book The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Rey by Louise Bordon, ill. Allan Drummond.

– Mickey Mouse. How on earth has this book gotten away with this all these years?

– I just absolutely adore Furious George Goes Bananas by Michael Rex. Such a clever book.

– Here’s where George ended up on my Top 100 Picture Books Poll.

– Werner Herzog Reads Curious George. For all you kooky Herzog fans out there. No. It’s not actually him:

– Here’s the link to the Ezra Jack Keats Awards for 2018. Yay, Crown Crown Crown!!

– This is HILARIOUS!!