The internet is a little confused about what a henching is, but we’re not. We know a solid hench when we see one. Which is why we’re talking about one of our favorite story tropes this week, the henchman! From bumbling Batman baddies to sulky space opera sidekicks, we explore the wonderful world of those who hench. What “counts” as a henchman? Why do we love them so much? And why are they so gosh darn expendable? Find out this week on A Billion Bad Ideas!Don’t forget to subscribe to the newsletter at abillionbadideas.com. You’ll get access to all sorts of bad ideas there. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.abillionbadideas.com
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