The Possum Experiment

This American Life

社会与文化

2022-07-08

58 分钟
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An investigation into a very basic question about people: Are most of us bad or good? Prologue: As a joke, Jessica Williamson posts a fake “CAT FOUND” poster with pictures of a possum instead of a cat. To her surprise, she gets hundreds of phone calls that ultimately shift her view on humanity. (8 minutes) Now You See Me: Writer Kiese Laymon talks to comedian Darryl Lenox about how his trust in strangers dramatically shifted after he lost his sight. (17 minutes) Spring Awakening: Clay Elder grew up Mormon, with a fear of outsiders. That changed on a visit to New York City. (14 minutes) Never Hear the End of It: Producer Sean Cole tells one of his favorite stories — about the ending of the book A Clockwork Orange. (13 minutes)
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  • A quick warning.

  • There are curse words that are unbeeped.

  • In today's episode of the show.

  • If you prefer a beeped version, you.

  • Can find that at our website, thisamericanlife.org A while back, when she first moved to LA, Jessica worked at a pole dancing studio, an exercise place.

  • The pay wasn't great, she was just a receptionist, but there were things about the place that she just loved.

  • You know, we got to take classes.

  • The receptionist.

  • And you're in a class with supermodels.

  • Like, I'm not even exaggerating.

  • Like, Cindy Crawford was in my class.

  • And so then it would be, it would be like, you know, Cindy does her dance.

  • And then it'd be like, all right, that was beautiful.

  • Jessica, it's your turn.

  • Oh, and you're soloing.

  • You have to solo, right?

  • What kind of exercise class makes you solo?

  • Another nice thing about the job, once she checked everyone in for a class and the class started, she could take these long breaks.

  • Once she strolled over to Starbucks and on the way she saw this poster on a telephone pole.

  • Somebody had found a lost animal and.