Guns, flags, hot dogs, “Merry Christmas,” national anthems. What won’t we fight over? Some say it started in the 1960s. Or was it in the 1970s? Or in our own wacked-out century? The fact is that one of the earliest appearances of a recognizable culture war overtook the U.S. in the 1840s. The source of the controversy? Bathtubs.
Loved this one about the notorious tub. I did used to love a nice hot bath on a cold winter's night but the quick shower anymore does the trick as well. It's always such a pleasure to see what history you know so much about and share. Thank you
"Mencken admitted that none of it was true. He had written the essay as a “jocosity” to distract readers from the grim news of the Great War. " Menken had quite the visual and wild imagination.
Another gem from Jack. Thanks for the diversion.
Loved this one about the notorious tub. I did used to love a nice hot bath on a cold winter's night but the quick shower anymore does the trick as well. It's always such a pleasure to see what history you know so much about and share. Thank you
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"Mencken admitted that none of it was true. He had written the essay as a “jocosity” to distract readers from the grim news of the Great War. " Menken had quite the visual and wild imagination.
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Oh Jack, so funny and so absurd. An especially good article for me, a claw foot tub enthusiast.
That's it, no more bubble baths for me!
Just saying "phthisic" can get you in trouble.