People get their history knowledge from a variety of sources, and too often those sources are yawn inspiring. When I tell people of my interest in history, their responses generally include tales of how they avoided being caught sleeping by their history instructors. I don’t take it personally. However, I came across a web video that offered a short history lesson that is more likely to be giggled through, rather than slept through.
The video: Drunk History 3 – Featuring Danny McBride is just one of four episodes from creator, Derek Waters. The intro says it all:
“Late one night Jen Kirkman drank a bottle and a half of wine And then discussed an historical event.”
Kirkman, obviously shitfaced and fighting off the hiccups, recalls the tale of Oney Judge, George & Martha Washington’s favorite slave. Kirkman’s slurred recollection is complimented by Waters’ portrayal of events, this particular webisode stars Danny McBride as George Washington.
If you enjoy this one, be sure to check out Drunk History 2 & 2.5 in which Derek Falconer discusses Ben Franklin after ingesting eight vodka cranberries. Waters probably could have left out the footage of Falconer pausing his story for regurgetation purposes, but with Jack Black portraying Ben Franklin, I was glad that the storyteller was able two resume after throwing up…twice.
Those offended by harsh language would be wise to refrain from viewing.
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