Drunk History (& Science): The Story of Benjamin Franklin

If you found your own history lessons at school mind-numbingly boring (who didn’t?) then this epic telling of the story of Benjamin Franklin will have you paying attention like never before. Who better to learn about the history of one of America’s greatest science pioneers (and political figureheads) from than a drunk celebrity? Illustrating a totally inebriated Eric Falconer’s account of Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiment are funny actors Jack Black and Clark Duke.

Source: Derek Waters’ “Drunk History” on YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjZR1Rjj_p0

For more from the masterminds behind this genius and totally hilarious American comedy show, check out www.cc.com/shows/drunk-history.

Sensitive viewers, please note that when Eric says he’s going to puke he actually does, although it’s not too graphic. Just calmly put down your onion bagel around the 1:45 mark. You’re welcome.

Author: Thea Beckman

Canadian born and South African raised, Thea Beckman AKA Wander Woman Thea, is an experienced travel, food, and wine writer and (amateur) photographer with a devastating love of all of the above. She is a travel bug, a bookworm, and mildly alarmed by how many arthropods she can be at once. When she’s not writing for a living and for pleasure, she enjoys bird-watching, reading, drinking wine, cooking, and SHORT walks on the beach because the summer southeasterly winds in Cape Town are a real bitch. Thea is the author of the book “Why? Because Science!” Facebook @WanderWomanThea Instagram @wander_woman_thea View all posts by Thea Beckman

9 thoughts on “Drunk History (& Science): The Story of Benjamin Franklin”

Ha! Most amusing. Ben Franklin doesn’t give a shit, like a honey badger.

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I am not a historian but I’m pretty certain Ben Franklin was never president.

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Thea Beckman says:

October 18, 2015 at 9:22 pm

He was president of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, which is pretty damn important. Also, with his mugshot on the $100 bill he’s practically president of today’s global economy.

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1. heathamc says:
  
  October 19, 2015 at 6:09 am
  
  Truth. However….
  It was an awesome post. Didn’t mean to go all Sheldon on you.
  
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2. Thea Beckman says:
  
  October 20, 2015 at 7:37 am
  
  Aw I love Sheldon Cooper!
  
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