The Dating Game, Great White Edition
Summary
Mike Volo and Bob Garfield play a game tracing the origins of phrases starting with "Great White." They discover "Great White Shark" appeared in 1774, "Great White Way" (Broadway) in 1902, and "Great White Hope" (racist boxing term) in 1911. The episode explores the historical and cultural contexts behind these linguistic milestones.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the Great White phrase dating game
Origin of Great White Shark in 1774 literature
Sponsor message for Quince clothing
Great White Way origin in 1902 Broadway context
Great White Hope and Jack Johnson boxing history
Game recap and closing recommendations
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