The Dark Side of Nursery Rhymes
This week on The Next Take Podcast, Canada’s own Mikel and Tanyka dive into the surprisingly dark origins of classic nursery rhymes. They unpack the hidden histories, unsettling themes, and cultural moments that shaped the songs many of us grew up singing — revealing that these childhood tunes aren’t always as innocent as they seem.From “Ring Around the Rosie” and “Humpty Dumpty” to other classic verses passed down through generations, we examine where these rhymes came from, how their meanings have changed over time, and why so many unsettling interpretations continue to survive today. But…
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