Thurston Howell III

Thurston Howell, III Thursday: “The Sound of Quacking” – and the Politics of Stranded Thinking

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In the Gilligan’s Island episode “The Sound of Quacking,” the castaways face a crisis: a blight wipes out their crops, and hunger starts to bite. Their only hope? A wandering duck. But there’s a catch – the same bird that could fill their stomachs might also carry a message to civilization and bring rescue. And … Read more

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Thurston Howell, III Thursday: “The Millionaire’s Luggage”

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Let’s rewind to 1963.The pilot episode of Gilligan’s Island – that innocent three-hour tour – introduces us to seven castaways and one ridiculous plot point: the millionaire and his wife brought enough luggage for a luxury cruise across the globe… on a three-hour tour. We’re talking tuxedos, formal gowns, tennis whites, silver tea sets, cigars, … Read more

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