“That’s the way to do it”: a two-minute history of Punch and Judy

Dr Kathryn Ferry explores the surprisingly long life of seaside favourites Mr Punch and his long-suffering wife, Judy. Subscribe here: bit.ly/subhist...
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[@danielponder690]

There’s a weird little reference to this tradition in the 90s Santa Claus movie with Tim Allen where he’s in Santa’s bedroom. Gets ready for bed and the puppets scream when he takes off his pants.

[@PrincessCupncake]

And they say, “Aaaaah an emu!!” Which gives it that P&J classic trope of adult humor hidden within a show accepted as safe for kids. 🤦‍♀️

[@danielponder690]

@@PrincessCupncake I’ll have to watch the movie again, I don’t remember that line but it’s been a while.

[@biogamer1728]

Thank you for concisely explaining this odd encounter I found in Black Souls 2.

[@krasotabella9675]

Here from the V for Vendetta comic

[@Moonlight-yu5xo]

Pontious Pilate & Judas Iscariot

[@spankflaps1365]

Best P & J man was Mr Partridge in Hi-de-hi.