The Surprising WW1 History Of Hennessy | Unsubscribe Podcast Ep 269
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖Hennessy's cultural significance for Black Americans traces back to World War I, where French non-racism allowed Black soldiers to experience social equality and popularize Cognac.
- ❖Law enforcement officers developed a secret code, '1738,' to discreetly identify attractive women during calls, illustrating internal humor and communication.
- ❖The guest, Kingpix Media, shares a harrowing account of using pepper spray in an ER to prevent an assault, leading to an administrative inquiry about his use of force.
- ❖A detailed, humorous 'how-to' guide for breaking in and fitting a baseball cap involves hot water, showers, and cereal bowls.
- ❖An electrician recounts the frustrating reality of office workers overloading circuits with space heaters and swamp coolers, leading to frequent service calls.
- ❖The hosts engage in continuous, self-aware humor about race, often joking about 'segregation by volume' and their own 'racist' tendencies.
Insights
1Hennessy's WWI Origin Story
The popularity of Hennessy (Cognac) among Black Americans stems from World War I. Black American soldiers, serving in segregated U.S. units, were sent to France where they experienced an integrated society for the first time. French culture, including its bars and women, was open to them, and Cognac was a popular drink. These soldiers developed a taste for it and brought that preference back to the U.S., passing it down through generations.
The French were notoriously not racist towards Black people during World War I. It was a lot of black people's experience just getting treated like an equal. America sent young black men over to fight first. They went to France, and that was the first time that France is fully integrated. They could drink in bars with white people. Hennessy was very popular in France. They came back home and they just had a taste for it.
2Police Discretion and Internal Codes
A former law enforcement officer revealed that his unit developed an internal code, '1738,' to refer to attractive young women encountered on calls. This code allowed officers to communicate discreetly about situations without explicit language, highlighting a form of internal, informal communication within police forces.
If you go on a call and there's an attractive young woman, then you on the radio to your zone partner say, 'Yeah, we've got a 1738 over here.' And we did this for the longest time.
3Navigating Traffic Violations and Bench Warrants in Georgia
One host recounted being pulled over for speeding in Georgia (14 mph over the limit, just under reckless driving) and attempting to plead guilty and pay the fine remotely from Indiana. The courthouse clerk insisted on an in-person appearance, leading to a bench warrant for his arrest and a suspended license in Georgia, illustrating the strict and inflexible legal processes across state lines for minor infractions.
I was going 14 over, which is 1 mile an hour under reckless driving in the state of Georgia. I called in and I was like, 'Sorry, I want to plead guilty, pay the fine.' And she was like, 'No, you have a court date set.' 'You have to appear in person.' 'The judge will set a bench warrant for your arrest, and then eventually you might get arrested in the state of Georgia, but your license will be suspended.'
4Pepper Spray in the ER and Use of Force Scrutiny
A guest, a law enforcement officer, detailed an incident where he used pepper spray on an agitated mental health patient who was about to assault an elderly security guard in a hospital ER. Despite preventing the assault, he faced administrative scrutiny from hospital staff and city supervisors who questioned why he didn't use a taser and the disruption caused by the spray in the ER environment.
He's sprinting towards the security guard. I just let this guy have it. I just hose him down. One of the ER staff comes over like, 'Why did you use pepper spray in here?' 'Well, why didn't you just tase him?' My mindset was stopping an elderly person from being assaulted. The charge nurse emails my supervisor. I get called onto the carpet.
Lessons
- Practice discretion and empathy in professional interactions, as demonstrated by the police officer's use of discretion in traffic stops and the positive long-term relationships it fostered.
- Be aware of the legal nuances and potential consequences of out-of-state traffic violations, as some jurisdictions may require in-person appearances leading to severe penalties like suspended licenses or bench warrants.
- When dealing with contentious situations, especially in public or sensitive environments, be prepared to justify your actions and anticipate scrutiny, even if your actions were effective and necessary.
Notable Moments
The guest, Kingpix Media, repeatedly insists he has never been to the podcast's current house, despite multiple hosts and Brandon confirming he has, leading to a humorous debate and eventual concession.
This running gag highlights the hosts' playful dynamic and the guest's selective memory, creating a recurring comedic beat throughout the early part of the episode.
A host describes a 'segregation by volume' concept for airplane seating, suggesting loud people sit in the back, which is immediately met with self-aware humor and accusations of racism from the other hosts.
This moment exemplifies the podcast's dark, self-aware humor and willingness to push boundaries, often using 'racist' jokes to highlight absurd social observations.
A detailed, step-by-step guide is given on how to properly break in and fit a baseball cap, involving soaking it in hot water, wearing it in the shower, and shaping it with a cereal bowl.
This mundane topic is elevated to a ridiculous, elaborate ritual, showcasing the hosts' ability to find humor in everyday activities and create a highly specific, memorable segment.
A host recounts passing out during the birth of his first child, smacking a nurse's hand to prevent her from cutting his tailored uniform, and his wife later revealing the entire labor and delivery staff found it hilarious.
This personal anecdote is a vivid, self-deprecating story that combines high-stakes emotion with physical comedy, illustrating the unexpected chaos of life events and the human capacity for humor in retrospect.
Quotes
"You wanted to come on. That's how did we get here? I don't know, but it's quick."
"Instead of separating people and looking at skin color, why don't we separate them by volume? Put the loud ones in the back."
"I'm 100% going to get a phone call and an email from people who watch this. 100%."
"You can only run at the speed of light if you're carrying somebody else's bike."
"I don't need a fucking cookbook to make my hat fit."
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