The Case for Toilet Humor

Anselm Society by Anselm Society

Apr 21, 202656:05Arts

Why do our greatest stories—Chaucer, Shakespeare, and even the Bible—include moments that feel . . . a little crude? In this episode, we make a surprising case: what we call "toilet humor" isn't just childish—it may actu...

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