The Devastating Paradox of Hoax
Podcast: The Swiftie and The ScholarPublished On: Thu Aug 27 2026
Description: In this episode, we are covering Hoax, the closing track from 2020’s folklore. Uncle Jerry starts out a bit iffy on his feelings about the poem, but talking through it with Angela helps him find extra meaning.*Links with an asterisk are affiliate links, which allow us to make a small commission on your purchase at no cost to you. Thanks so much for your support!Works Cited:AnaphoraEllipsisOxymoronPolysemyParallelismParadoxFatalismFaithless Love – Linda Ronstadti sing of Olaf glad and big – e.e. cummingsTo a Mouse – Robert Burns*Of Mice and Men – John SteinbeckTo a Louse – Robert BurnsJonah 3 – Jonah Goes to NinevehSynecdocheMetanarrativeThe Lord’s PrayerThe Swiftie and The Scholar Grading MatrixFollow Us:PatreonYouTubeTikTokInstagramThreadsAngela’s InstagramUncle Jerry’s InstagramAngela’s YouTube Channel
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