Huckleberry Finn | Chapter 24 - Painting Jim Blue: Twain's Absurdity Unleashed!

Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship - A podcast by Jennifer Davis and Dan Schulz – satirical storytellers, critics of book bans, and irreverent humorists exploring banned literature, challenged books, and other cultural controversies.

Jen and Dan jump into Chapter 24 of Huckleberry Finn, where Twain's hilarity hits a new high with Jim painted blue and masquerading as a "sick Arab." Meanwhile, Jen's stubborn pronunciation of 'wigwam' and the king's ludicrous acting keep the laughs coming. This episode features a thoughtful discussion on Mark Twain’s use of absurdity to highlight societal follies, particularly the ridiculousness of painting Jim blue as a disguise. Featured clips include a segment from 'Wig-Wam Bam' by The S...