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54. Jungle Cruise Distory - Part 15 - Hippos & Headhunters
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Why were headhunters in the Jungle Cruise? (And why did they love Disco so much?)In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we float through the perilous (and oft-times controversial) history of Disney's Jungle Cruise. Wading into the deepest part of the Rivers of Romance, we explore the mechanics of the hippos, the real-life animals that inspired them, and how they were actually a compromise from what Walt really wanted. Then we head into Headhunter Territory (a terrible place to be-headed) to view Marc Davis's cultural interpretation of African and New Guinea natives. For those of you who make it to the end of this episode, you'll be treated to some bizarre ASMR and Kirk lecturing Kate about chimps. This episode was recorded live, and the little hearts are gifts from our wonderfully supportive audience... we apologize if they are distracting!Please also note: We do fully recognize the culturally sensitive nature of this content, and our reporting the history of this part of the attraction does not mean we endorse the portrayal of these cultures in the manner with which they were formally presented.
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