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Season 2: Episode 7: 5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
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In this podcast episode, Gina delves into the intriguing history of the nursery rhyme "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed." While exploring various versions of the rhyme, she highlights its cautionary theme for parents and children. Gina uncovers potential historical connections, suggesting similarities with an Austrian song and an African American folk song, "Shortening Bread." However, she confronts the uncomfortable possibility that the rhyme may have originated in minstrel shows, referencing post-Civil War songs with racist undertones. Gina emphasizes the challenge of verifying such historical claims due to a lack of primary sources. The episode raises thought-provoking questions about the origins and appropriateness of traditional nursery rhymes. Want to learn more? Reach out to Gina at info@atiskettasketpodcast.com. #NurseryRhymes #History #FiveLittleMonkeys #Podcast #MinstrelShows #RacismInNurseryRhymes #ChildrensSongs #CulturalHistory
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