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The History of Fun

Polygon

Each week, a new exploration of the hidden backstories behind the things you love to do. Whatever happened to the thimble in Monopoly? Where do all the terrifying Chuck E Cheese robots come from? What’s the story behind the helpful cloud turtle in Super Mario Kart? Join Polygon's Russ Frushtick, Allegra Frank and Chris Plante on a hilarious weekly journey through a variety of time-wasting activities.

  • 55 minutes 41 seconds
    The War on Christmas: A Brief History (Season Finale)

    There is a war. It's been going on for hundreds of years. And there's only one victim: CHRISTMAS. Chris Plante dives deep into The War on Christmas. Where it started, why it started, and out frickin' ridiculous it is.

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    24 December 2018, 6:00 am
  • 53 minutes 49 seconds
    Dreidel and Hannukah: A Brief History

    Join us for another episode of The History of Fun! This week we're looking into the fascinating origins of the dreidel of Hannukah. 

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    17 December 2018, 6:00 am
  • 40 minutes 54 seconds
    The Yule Lads & Yule Cat of Iceland: A Brief History

    A brief history of The Yule Lads and The Yule Cat of Iceland.

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    10 December 2018, 6:01 am
  • 47 minutes 25 seconds
    Black Friday: A Brief History

    A brief history of Black Friday.

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    3 December 2018, 6:29 am
  • 40 minutes 23 seconds
    Krampus, the Anti-Santa: A Brief History

    A brief history of Krampus, the anti-Santa.

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    26 November 2018, 6:17 am
  • 32 minutes 46 seconds
    Presidential Turkey Pardon: A Brief History

    A brief history of the Presidential Turkey Pardon

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    19 November 2018, 6:10 am
  • 54 minutes 55 seconds
    The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: A Brief History

    A brief history of The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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    12 November 2018, 6:21 am
  • 47 minutes 25 seconds
    Trick or Treating: A Brief History

    Chris Plante dives deep into the fascinating origins of Trick or Treating.

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    5 November 2018, 6:00 am
  • 31 minutes 45 seconds
    Mischief Night before Halloween: A Brief History

    A brief history of Mischief Night, the night before Halloween

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    29 October 2018, 5:00 am
  • 1 minute 6 seconds
    Coming soon: Holiday Traditions

    We're excited to announce that we're doing an extra special second season of The History of Fun, all about the origins of our favorite holiday traditions. Trick or treating! Krampus! The Icelandic Yule Cat! Season 2 of The History of Fun will kick off on Monday, October 29. See you then!

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    25 September 2018, 4:46 am
  • 37 minutes 52 seconds
    The Sharper Image: A Brief History

    While this episode is focused on both Brookstone and The Sharper Image, we all know which one sold full-sized replicas of The Predator, so we're just gonna go ahead and call this The Sharper Image episode. This also happens to be the very last episode of the first season of The History of Fun. But worry not! We'll be back in the Fall with a brand new season of fun stuff, probably involving surprisingly grim stories from Allegra.

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    27 August 2018, 5:00 am
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