Topic: Flapper

3 chapters across the catalog

64: We Are People 2
48:27 - 52:21

64: We Are People 2

The Flapper Era and the 100-Year Fold

The hosts compare the current social climate to the 1920s "Roaring Twenties," suggesting a "100-year fold" in history. They use the character of "My Dear" from "Black Girl" to represent the flapper archetype—women who flaunted disdain for acceptable behavior. This era is linked to the character Suge Avery from "The Color Purple," representing women who prioritized sex appeal and independence over traditional family structures.

64: We Are People 2
52:21 - 56:45

64: We Are People 2

Post-Pandemic Sexual Tsunami and 1920s History

A historical overview explains how the end of World War I and the Spanish Flu pandemic led to the rise of the flapper, as young people sought pleasure in the face of mortality. The hosts predict a modern "sexual tsunami" following the COVID-19 pandemic, mirroring the 1920s. They note that the flapper era was defined by the 19th Amendment, Prohibition, and the emergence of Hollywood as a beacon of hedonistic glory.

63: We Are People 1
2:51:26 - 2:57:16

63: We Are People 1

BDSM Culture, The Corset, and Transgender Sports

The hosts discuss the "elephant in the room" regarding the link between slavery and modern BDSM culture. They trace the history of the corset from a symbol of oppression to a staple of sex work. The segment also touches on the controversy of transgender athletes in women's sports, arguing that it creates unfair competition and undermines decades of progress for female athletes.