Episode 193: KSD Lazy, Do Nothing Idlers

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Have you ever thought how weird it is that experts in labor—issuing pronouncements about how long shifts should be—never work those job shifts themselves? It's another argument supporting the title group in this Episode 193: KSD Lazy, Do Nothing Idlers.

In this episode, I read from: an anonymous 18th century pamphlet; Benjamin Hunnicutt's book, Kellogg's Six-Hour Day; and my computer's quickie dictionary.

I play: in honor of black history month, Martin Luther King expounding about the evils of "gentlemen of massive verbal persuasion," his quote backed by KMFDM's "Attak"; and I close today with Julie and Rolf and the Campfire Gang doing "Over the Rainbow".

Episode 192: The Right To Be Lazy

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Everyone seems aware of the appalling working conditions afflicting the poor in the 18th century; fewer seem aware, though, of what rationale drove employers to such torture. I dip into a book from that period in this Episode 192: The Right To Be Lazy.

In this episode, I read from: a snippet of William Blake; the 1883 English translation of Paul Lafargue's book The Right To Be Lazy; and my computer's quickie dictionary.

Musically, I open the show with KMFDM backing Henry Giroux's observation about civic literacy. Mistle Thrush closes the show once again.

Also, listener Vincent voiced his frustration at me butchering his native language with a bit of foul French cursing. This one "bordel a queue", translates roughly to "a line outside a brothel." It's an oath uttered in frustration. "Damn it," it seems to say, "I won't get laid for hours!" I still giggle every time I quote his curses on this show! Thank you again, Vincent!

While I'm here, let me ask: are their any other listeners who can curse a blue streak in their native languages, and who would be willing to record some doozies for the Attack Ads! Podcast? If so, let's talk! Drop me a comment!