The Crucible Begins: The Sweet, Sweet Siren Call of Communism

<p>We discuss Act 1 of The Crucible, by Arthur Miller! Abigail Williams, John Proctor, Giles Corey - the gang’s all here for this fictionalized version of the Salem witch trials. Jackie keeps insisting she’s a beautiful genius. Rachel transforms magical girl-style into Marge. Theo doesn’t like the optics on this. Topics include: Chekhov’s trip to Salem, Cueball Chandler, the hero’s journey, eyeballing vs. earholing, pearls before swine, schlubs, Daniel Day-Lewis facts, psychedelic corn smut, frog soup, FTC: Witch Detectives, perfect frog posture, Judge Dredd, Doctor Dreadful, and dinosaur cakes.</p> <p>Content warning: drug use, suicide, ableism, slavery, assault. </p>