War has never looked so absurd. In chapter six of Slaughterhouse-Five, Billy Pilgrim stumbles through fate’s cruel wardrobe department, emerging as a tragicomic figure draped in azure curtains, muff-clad hands, and silver boots. Jennifer and Dan talk about Vonnegut’s biting critique of war’s absurdity as Billy marches into Dresden, a city on the brink of annihilation. Along the way, they ponder English POW survival tips, debate the stubborn resilience of kids against the cold.Things To Listen For:Billy Pilgrim’s tragicomic transformation into “Cinderella” with combat-ready princess boots.Jennifer and Dan’s debate on when kids stop “just playing through” the cold.The Englishman’s surprising survival tips for prisoners of war.A Moms4Liberty bot concept that’s not quite ready for mass production.Banworthy to Bingeworthy:Check out Good News for Lefties! Hosted by Beowulf Rocklin, this podcast delivers daily doses of positivity to counteract the gloom of the news cycle. Got good news? Call or text the show at 202-656-6271. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts:Rate, review, and follow us on Apple Podcasts to help other scary book people find us!Featured Clips:Featured clips include a segment from the James Bond Theme and One Fine Day from the 2024 movie Wicked. All rights and copyrights are the property of their respective owners and are used here for entertainment and educational purposes under fair use guidelines. No copyright infringement intended.Disclaimer:Banned Camp features readings and discussions of banned books for the purpose of criticism, commentary, education, and entertainment in accordance with fair use guidelines. The material used from the book Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut is shared under these principles, with the intent of provoking thought and discussion about literature, censorship, and societal issues. We do not claim any ownership over the original work, and all copyrights remain with the original copyright holder. We strongly encourage listeners to purchase copies of the discussed works to appreciate them in their original context fully.This podcast is not endorsed by Kurt Vonnegut, his estate, or the publishers of Slaughterhouse-Five. Any monetization of the podcast is separate and not derived directly from the copyrighted material discussed. Our intent is to engage in, promote, and support critical and educational discourse around these works within the framework of fair use.Topics Covered:Slaughterhouse-Five, Billy Pilgrim, Cinderella boots, Dresden, war absurdities, English POW survival tips, book banning, censorship.

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