From Ancient Romans to TikTok: How Human Cleanliness Has Evolved and Devolved S:1 E:43
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Ever wondered what strange hygiene habits people are hiding? Bobbi Joy and her mother Jane pull back the shower curtain on some of humanity's most questionable cleanliness practices in this eye-opening conversation.
The duo dives straight into the shocking confessions people make on social media about their personal hygiene—from those who believe soap "cascading" down their bodies cleans their feet to the surprising number of people who never wash their belly buttons. Their candid mother-daughter banter tackles bathroom controversies you've probably never considered: Is your toothbrush collecting airborne bathroom particles? Should clean towels really be stored in the bathroom? And why are some women still hovering over toilet seats?
The conversation takes a fascinating historical turn as Jane shares her childhood experiences with outhouse living and catalog-page toilet paper, while Bobbi reveals how ancient civilizations managed everything from body odor to birth control. You'll learn why the Farmer's Almanac still has a hole punched in it, what powdered wigs were really covering up, and why medieval Europeans carried flowers (hint: it wasn't just for decoration).
Between fits of laughter and occasional gasps of disgust, the pair debates modern hygiene dilemmas like proper nose hair maintenance, the etiquette of "farmer blows," and whether letting pets sleep in your bed compromises cleanliness. Their warm, unfiltered discussion feels like eavesdropping on a particularly entertaining family dinner conversation—one where no topic is too taboo.
Whether you're secretly questioning your own hygiene practices or just enjoy a good cringe, this episode delivers equal parts education and entertainment. Share your own weird hygiene habits or burning questions by emailing [email protected]—they promise to keep your confessions private, even if they know who you are!
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Chapters
1. Welcome to The Rabbit Hole Studio (00:00:00)
2. Gross Hygiene Habits People Admit Online (00:01:38)
3. Belly Buttons and Bathroom Storage (00:04:46)
4. Ancient Hygiene: Historical Cleaning Practices (00:10:16)
5. Modern Hygiene Failures: Nose Hair (00:17:00)
6. Birth Control Through the Ages (00:26:30)
7. Wrapping Up and Contact Info (00:43:37)
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