The Circus | I Don't Know About That with Jim Jefferies #91

In this episode, the team discusses circuses with professor of American Studies & History and author of "The Circus Age: Culture and Society under the American Big Top", Janet M. Davis.
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[@lyy90]

Im just here for forest's vibrant humour and colourful personality.

[@inquaanate2393]

Lol, lmao.

[@dc656]

I'm here for the drunk Aussie to say cun't

[@delataylor]

Yeah, I would be happy without him.

[@MrFreddyFartface]

I think it'd be a major improvement if they found a comedian to do Forest's part

[@alij7734]

@@MrFreddyFartface wouldn’t be the same. It works because Forrest is a friend and I think he balances it out a bit. Don’t get the hate.

[@ThinkOnerandProdigy]

Dr. Janet sounds like she's having a blast. Her laugh is infectious

[@danielkruger9572]

One of the great benefits of a podcast is there being no time limit so when you're rushing it along it's fucking it up... that's all.

[@finchtacmed]

Pretty sure she plays the bass guitar on the Muppets

[@Bass.sick.b1tch]

To clarify to listeners: Jim’s wife is anti-circus, not Andy Serkis

[@FitzyyLives]

Heavily underrated comment.

[@Matthew-ve7uv]

Excellent. Truly excellent.

[@questioneverything7582]

Most of the more severe illnesses happen to people by an upsetting event happening in their lives that takes them by surprise, unexpectedly, impacting first in the brain, then in the corresponding organ which that part of the brain controls. The end of WWI had absolutely everything to do with the Flu and lung TB outbreak that occurred killing millions. In nature, the biological conflict linked with a territorial fear (just what it means-a fear in your territory, your home, your community, etc.) is a widening of the bronchia (tissue loss). Your body attempts to widen your bronchia in order to allow more air into your lungs to give you more strength and energy to fight to keep your territory safe. Stay with me.......The biological conflict linked with a death fright impacts the lungs. The lungs attempt to grow larger in order to allow more air in because breath equals life, as we all know. No breath equals death. Why are so many people across the world suddenly having their appendix removed? The appendix is associated with “being in fear for one’s life”. The HEALING phase is the rupture/inflammation. While you are in the fear or death fright conflict, you notice no symptoms of “disease”, except you have cold hands, cold feet, you can’t sleep, you awaken at 3 AM every night, you have little appetite. During the war, millions of people were in fear of the bombing of their homes and cities where the war was most active. Fearing for their lives, their loved ones in the war, their ability to survive. The food in the stores was sparse due to shortages. This lasted for 4 long years! The longer the conflict, the worse the healing phase. Within 2 weeks of the German Chancellor announcing the end of WWI, these millions of people ALL went into the healing phase all at the same time. It is during the healing phase that you experience symptoms of illness! What is the healing phase of the bronchia widening? Severe bronchitis, pneumonia. The body attempts to refill this lost tissue and you experience inflammation, fever, coughing, body aches, fatigue, etc. What is the healing phase of the extra lung tissue that grew? Decomposing of the tissue by TB bacteria and fungi. The symptoms of this healing phase are: severe coughing up of blood and tissue, fever, inflammation, severe mucous, body aches, fatigue. During this decomposing of the extra tissue (tumor), the body expels a lot of protein, and without replenishment, severe protein loss can result in death. Antibiotics did not exist yet. If TB bacteria does not exist in a person or they have been vaccinated against TB (big mistake), then the tumor will simply encapsulate and become dormant and not harm you. Who died during the Spanish Flu? Mainly the poor who could not afford to buy meat and proper nourishment, and the people who were directly impacted by the bombings and destruction of their homes. Millions of people suffered fear and death frights during the fighting of WWI, and millions of people all went into healing at the end of it. Not everyone was affected because not everyone suffered the same way. It’s not a “flu”, it’s not something you “catch”. It’s biological, meaningful, and unavoidable. One hundred years later, a Fear Campaign begins, using the media to spread it......

[@swan0019]

According to Bandcamp , there is a band from Tulsa OK called the Stiffies. They describe their music as '77 punk and have 2 albums for sale (Four Inches of Disappointment(2019)and Rub It In(2020)).

[@DingleberryWhite]

I was stuck in traffic for about 3 hours. This episode and the last one about the royal family made the trip so much better! Thanks guys!

[@Jjernsberger]

Thank you for putting Forrest in his place.

[@colerieger7300]

Oh man, I hope this happened.

[@gregoroiorocha-tabera226]

Love watching this! Watching this show is completely different than just listening. Watching Jim's frustrated face is the best!

[@ashwhole666]

The doggie is my favorite co host

[@alij7734]

I’ve not seen the dog move in months but he’s always asleep in a different spot. 🤔

[@lough1959]

Very informative show, I enjoyed it a lot! There’s still other questions that I could’ve asked about the circus! To me the circus would not be the same without the animals. I remember my dad taking us to the circus years ago, and my favorite was the acrobats, jumping off and on those large horses cantering around majestically in a circle. And the elephants were so impressive! It seems like you couldn’t have an American circus without the animals. It’s a shame there wasn’t a way to have them involved in a humane manner, probably too costly for upkeep and having the Humane Society at a constant watch. Nothing lasts forever.

[@SerenityReceiver]

Dr. Janet was very animated, I enjoyed it :)

[@dougeldredge]

i worked a mud show, in the 70s, hoxies great american circus, we set up the tent and midway every day, i sold cotton candy and hot dogs, we went up and down the east coast, wintered in fla.

[@Berry_Best]

I feel like I'm not hearing the phrase "Give them what they want" enough

[@sativarosegold3604]

"I can't speak today" - Forrest every day

[@gart9680]

*Forrest's energy is so inspiring.* His vocal drone is the spoken equivalent of Rocky's theme. I listen to his voice before important meetings. *Buy! Sell! Hugo Boss suit! Tom Ford Oud Wood! Date night; Forrest me!*

[@sparkywatts3072]

Circuitous: Code for "I'm going to tell you a LONG story about a shot story."

[@fbeshir1163]

Geoff's mom had polio, ya know?!

[@collie90]

Why does forest hate humour?

[@joesikic6531]

In the indiana jones snake scene you can see a reflection in the glass between him and the snakes

[@bambamsboys7394]

I didn’t say anything on the last video I watched when i saw a comment that said something about Forrest interrupting Jim all the time but watching this video I have to say that is so true! Forrest does interrupt him quite a bit. I like Forrest, don’t get me wrong, and I think Jim got the point across in this video actually so maybe it will settle down now. Anyway. Just wanted to be heard today I guess 😂 Be safe all, Peace ✌🏻

[@forddriver8827]

Nice to see an Aussie accepted by the comedy scene in the states. Says a lot about the comedians themselves.

[@jeremykothe2847]

I haven't watched this yet, but as an Aussie who's travelled a lot in the USA, they *love* us. We're non-threatening, they love our accent, and we're fun.

[@Arthur_Pendragon2022]

Alan Davies loves a Blue Whale

[@Arthur_Pendragon2022]

The trees told me that Forrest isn't real

[@nativetrash]

Fine, you got me, bought a vip ticket for edmonton

[@richardcareedy948]

The Stiffys are real and a brilliant pub band who crowd surf on a boogie board during pub gigs in Australia. Get around them

[@kane9956]

Saw them when they supported the beards at the corner hotel in Richmond. Great show

[@gusgus8134]

Very interesting, as usual!

[@johnsmith9903]

Ok just take a mull bowl out to see the murmmerations, them chocs are from Belgium .kinda famously.

[@erics9801]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Happy Birthday, Jim!!

[@mrcs6686]

human pretzel!!!!!!!!!!!

[@iansavage310]

I'd love to see a music-based IDKAT - maybe on blues or rap music or something. Martin Scorsese wrote a book on the blues, if you wanted an affordable expert... ;)

[@christophersmith6999]

Cannot find the german song still

[@shaynefrancis5318]

A lion's most feared enemy on the african plains is a chair.......they shit themselves when they see a chair and that's why lion tamers have one at hand 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robcuypers1775]

Guylian are Belgian chocolates!

[@leftfield4outer]

Why don’t they let him guess more. Why even guess.

[@emdiar6588]

Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager, managing an imaginary menagerie.

[@blockwood96]

Did you hear about the fire at the circus? It was in-tents.... having heard the rest of the episode I feel a bit bad about that one

[@fabzzpagano8635]

What would this podcast be if Forrest wasn't there lolol No moderator... just off the rails lol

[@joachimthorkristensen4002]

Hey dude your a clovn🤣🤣🤣

[@RadioSnivins]

Janice the Muppet

[@finchtacmed]

Damn got me. Nice

[@CalvinKlown]

Condorman. The greatest superhero film ever.

[@axlrosegnr]

I quit watching awhile ago because of Forrest, and based on the comments, nothings changed.

[@theabraham8164]

"And now I've decided to come back, search up the video, click on the video, pause it and then leave a comment to tell people that".

[@lemmy9942]

How many people have heard the "ooh betty" reference before?

[@gart9680]

Some mothers...

[@amanjfardad7039]

Lovely

[@kumbackquatsta]

quality's slipping

[@jamesrobinson8907]

it dosnt feel like your trying any more. what happened to ya??? from james in new zealand

[@caseyharbin5464]

Shit happens. You lose interest. I was thinking exactly what you said myself after forgetting about him Jim Jefferies for about a year and this popped up in my recommended. Feels like the soul of this was sucked out of him and I feel that, after every venture I pursue, about 6 months to a year go by and I feel like I'm just beating a dead horse

[@rajarobertomasoniciclopez8886]

How does it feel that your career is over?

[@OfficialFingazMC]

Lol Protestantism messed with the circus'. Cause I'm sure Catholics loved it!

[@ChayFay1001]

Forrest is so done with being on here

[@meelismagi2043]

Forest decides what's entertaining and what's not. Well... leave it to the funny ones. Not up to you to decide.

[@dexraikkonen7]

...someone's on the rag

[@stephanstertz9823]

Finally something new mang !!!!!!!

[@thomasthompson5613]

Is this running live?

[@RexKraemer73]

No, for live you need to join them on patreon

[@emdiar6588]

Has Jack hired a writer?

[@DutchDouchebag]

No offense but people who move their head around that much while talking remind me of the muppets

[@colerieger7300]

Not done watching yet, but, it's Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth. You always say the complete title of the show.

[@shaynefrancis5318]

Circus maximus = Big circle

[@matttrafton2725]

Nobody cares where Forrest will be. Get on with the show. Less Forrest. More Jim.

[@petersanderson3696]

Might want to change sponsors. Vincero looks like its webpage is out of business. Love ya, Cheers from Canada, eh.

[@PlayNiceFolks]

Y'all have religion, you just use the secondary definition that is in the dictionary.

[@WEAPONX4S]

Good morning Morocco 🇲🇦. When is the Netflix special of Moist premier??? Stuck here with no tour dates. Hope Jim does like Ozzy- retirement sucks tour!!

[@xtinguishedgent7952]

Belgian, James

[@AjayMenezesanayasdad]

Hey IDKAT, cold can be used to produce energy. Generally need difference in temp to make fluid into steam to produce electricity. Also we cannot place solar pannels in the desert due to numerous geo political issues. There is a documentary on youtube about it..

[@ashwhole666]

Bill Burr's gers?

[@istiles1]

Hey Forest, isn't a twelve-some a deodenum?...

[@JT8njr]

P.T. Barnum was the Donald Trump of his day, and Joe Biden knew him.

[@drmojo5439]

My band is called The Sriffies. Trademarked about 20 minutes ago

[@dexraikkonen7]

did ya trademarked it with the typo?

[@drmojo5439]

@@dexraikkonen7 of course, what kind of idiot do you think I am lol

[@TheTimmerall33]

Those two are like Alex

[@MBAus-bo2ym]

I went to the circus once, I got raped by the head clown and decided that’s enough circus for me. Which is a shame because I loved seeing my family perform live. Oh well.

[@GLENC0C0]

😐

[@jefflabbecomedy]

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