The Yule Lads Are Dazed and Confused
Posted on Wednesday, Dec 23, 2020
Is the Elf on the Shelf just the latest tool to prepare our children for a surveillance state? Is Dwight Schrute responsible for introducing Krampus to American pop culture? Listen to this episode to find out more - including the connection between Krampusnacht and Ben Affleck, the various powers of the Icelandic Yule Lads, and Kelli laughs. A lot. Guard your spoons for another episode of Quiche-Anon.
Show Notes
Supporting Links
- The Elf on the Shelf is preparing your child to live in a future police state, professor warns
- Santa Claus and the Surveillance State
- 9 Facts About Krampus, St. Nick’s Demonic Companion
- Icelandic Christmas folklore (Wikipedia)
- Which Icelandic Yule Lad Are You Most Like? (Buzzfeed)
- The Legend of Namahage, Japan’s Terrifying Child-Snatching Demon
- 10 Theories ABout Christmas Movies That Will Ruin Your Childhood
- Macaulay Culkin on Twitter
- The Office - “Dwight Christmas” (Wikipedia)
Hosts
Kelli Prichard
Kelli is a fake blonde who lives in Chicago. She loves staring out her windows on summer nights watching drunk people stumble and yell. Her hobbies include 90 Day Fiancé, reading about true crime, and talking trash like it’s her job.
Matt Stratton
Matt Stratton lives in the Chicagoland area and has three awesome kids, whom he loves just a little bit more than he loves Doctor Who. He is currently on a mission to discover the best phở in the world.