After a series of misunderstandings and coincidences, Ricky and Fred become convinced that Lucy is suffering from kleptomania. Naturally, she and Ethel take revenge at them for jumping to conclusions by pretending to be embroiled in a life of crime. Discussions this week include Aunt Jemima and racism, Love Never Dies, and bananas.
Slight correction: Tess Gardella performed in minstrel and vaudeville shows as Aunt Jemima, but she named herself this after the song "Old Aunt Jemima, written in 1875. The pancake flour mascot is also named after the song, but some of her image and mannerisms were inspired by Gardella's performance.
Aunt Jemima's Pancake House in Disneyland
The History Chicks Podcast Aunt Jemima episode
Still Processing Podcast Aunt Jemima episode
The Liberation of Aunt Jemima art piece by Betye Saar
