GLITTER! HUGS! DANCING! Those are the things that create happiness, right? Well, they are if you ask Princess Poppy, the unwaveringly perky princess in today's episode. Come bop your way through the history of Troll Dolls and the production of the 2016 film, and contemplate with Sarah and Jess what exactly happiness IS. Harvard has some things to say about it! Poppy may be a little much, but she is a great example of resilience in the face of fear, in stark contrast to Justin Trollberlake, also known as Branch. Also, WHICH POP SONG FITS FOR THE MOST AWKWARD AND DANGEROUS SITUATIONS THERE ARE? Get excited for game time. Can't Stop the Feelin'!
Historical & Production Links
https://trolls.fandom.com/wiki/Trolls
https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/09/09/priority-back-1959-fisherman-couldnt-afford-buy-christmas-gift-daughter-carved-doll-imagination-troll-doll/
www.wikipedia.com
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/colorful-history-troll-doll-180974634/
https://nique.net/entertainment/2016/10/28/director-shares-production-magic-behind-trolls/
https://3dtotal.com/news/general/pursuit-happiness-the-making-of-trolls-by-trevor-hogg-dreamworks-animation-cg-movie#article-be-happy
https://expertworldtravel.com/norwegian-troll-folklore-mythology/
Psychology Links
https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience
https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/serious-research-on-happiness
https://apnews.com/article/6dab1e79c34e4514af8d184d951f5733
