Sunday, September 2, 2018

The Handmaid's Tater (S2) - Show Notes


Blessed be the fruit! On this all new episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte team up to discuss the second season of Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale. They discuss the expanded cast of characters, fictional Gilead's relationship to the current US political climate, whether they'd like the story to continue, and more. Charlotte recognizes Offred/June's new manipulative attitude, and feels for chaste Eden's sad story. Laura struggles to feel sympathy for Serena, while questioning Aunt Lydia's life before Gilead. Together they marvel at Emily's strength in the Colonies, wonder what Nick's fate in Gilead is, and celebrate Rita's expanded character and personality. Could the Republic of Gilead really happen? What's June next move? And is Fred Waterford the biggest jerk to have ever existed? All these subjects and more are up for debate on this week's episode of The Lettuce Podcast.

For the Fun & Games segment, Laura puts Charlotte to the test with a homemade quiz called “Ofbook or Oftv”. Laura lists a series of plot points from The Handmaid's Tale and Charlotte decides if they happen in the book or the tv show. They also play a round of a classic TLP game: Alphabet Sentence.

Looking for a drink to have while watching The Handmaid's Tale? Why not try the Margaret Atwood, a maple-buttered rum cocktail inspired by the famous author. You can find the recipe here!


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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. On the next episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura will be taking Charlotte on a journey in the TARDIS as they begin watching Doctor Who. They'll be watching Series 1 of the moderm Who era with the 9th Doctor. Don't miss it!

Until then,

Arugalater!

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