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The Origins and Symbolism of Humpty Dumpty
TLDR The hosts explore the origins and symbolism of the nursery rhyme character Humpty Dumpty, discussing theories that connect him to Richard the Third and Cardinal Wolsey. They also delve into the influence of book illustrations and the possible connection to a drink called "Humpty Dumpty."
Timestamped Summary
00:00
Humpty Dumpty is a nursery rhyme character who recently passed away, and the hosts discuss his legacy and the song "The Humpty Dance."
02:04
The nursery rhyme of Humpty Dumpty is actually a riddle and was originally meant to be answered with "an egg."
04:07
Humpty Dumpty being depicted as Richard the Third, King of England, in Shakespeare's play is one theory behind the nursery rhyme's origin.
05:55
Humpty Dumpty's true meaning is believed to be related to Richard the Third, King of England, according to the host.
08:01
Humpty Dumpty is believed to have been a symbol for Cardinal Wolsey, who fell out of favor with King Henry VIII, according to some theories.
10:00
Humpty Dumpty is often depicted as an egg due to the influence of a book illustration, and there is also a theory that Humpty Dumpty was the name of a drink made with beer and brandy.
12:02
The original version of Humpty Dumpty was a drink made with ale boiled with brandy, and the connection to the rhyme is that strong beer was called "hum."
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Society & Culture
