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No Such Thing As A Clenched Shin

Apr 04, 202457 minSeason 1Ep. 525
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Summary

Join the QI Elves as they explore bizarre trivia from around the world. Discover the unfair firing of Porky Pig's first voice actor for his stutter and the surprising inspirations behind iconic cartoon elements. Learn about the adventurous London to Calcutta bus journey of the Hippie Trail era and its many perils. Finally, delve into strange cultural practices, from the invention of hockey masks due to medical issues to unique sex taboos linked to animal and crop fertility.

Episode description

Dan, James, Anna and Alex Bell discuss Porky, Hockey, Hippies and Nookie.

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