Show notes
Queer + folklore = What does “queer” and “folklore” mean on this podcast? Is folklore queer? This is our first episode NOT discussing the tv-show Queer as Folk. This is, however, NOT a minisode even though we say so in the intro.In the first part of the episode we discuss many things queer, often on a personal level. The second part is based on Charlotta’s recent intro lecture to folklore studies, but with snack breaks and questions that potentially have no answers. What is the relationship between Folkloristics (or Folklore Studies) and Ethnology? What is folklore and what do folklorists study? Is fan fiction folklore? How is folklore categorized? What is (bicycle) culture? How is Queer as Folk like a fantasy novel? Outline 00:00 Intro03:01 There's nowt so queer as folk11:56 How we use queer 27:53 A sidebar on zodiac signs as fun labels36:57 What is folklore?41:23 Folklore studies or Folkloristics53:44 Markers of folklore01:2:20 Folklore and nationalism01:05:45 The term "folklore": a good saxon compound01:13:20 Definitions of folklore01:19:07 What is (bicycle) culture?01:23:42 A newer way of looking at folklore genres01:25:36 What is folklore about our podcast?ReferencesThe podcast Nancy on the word queerThe Folklore PodcastTed talk by Lynne McNeill: Folklore doesn’t meme what you think it memesFIND US ONLINESpotify, Stitcher, iTunesTwitter, Instagram & Queerasfolklorecast.com. You can also get in touch with us at [email protected] https://queerasfolklorecast.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/1.07_-a-well-defined-saxon-compund.mp3