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by Dr. Cara Mayer DDS Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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What is the Feast of Fools?

(December 2015) The Feast of Fools (Latin: festum fatuorum, festum stultorum) is the name given to a specific feast day celebrated by the clergy in Europe, initially in Northern France, but later more widely.

What is feast of fun?

Feast of Fun - A hot gay podcast of news, trends and celebrity interviews for everybody! Feast of Fun For the past 16 years we’ve been doing Feast of Fun, our end of the year show is sometimes called “The Year of Hell,” and while this year has been especially challenging, it hasn’t been all bad.

Is this the year of Hell or Feast of fun?

Feast of Fun For the past 16 years we’ve been doing Feast of Fun, our end of the year show is sometimes called “The Year of Hell,” and while this year has been especially challenging, it hasn’t been all bad.

What is the Feast of Fools in the Hunchback of Notre-Dame?

Victor Hugo recreated a picturesque account of a Feast of Fools in his 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, in which it is celebrated on January 6, 1482 and Quasimodo serves as Pope of Fools. This is shown in Disney 's 1996 animated film version of the novel through the song " Topsy Turvy ".

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Podcast

The ast of Fools logo, with ".net" added, first appeared on the podcast's website in 2005 and subsequently appeared on numerous T-shirts and other promotional paraphernalia. This iteration of the logo is the second using the star as the main focus – the first did not include the ".net" and was used for the organization's live shows.

Awards

In 2006, Fausto Fernós was recognized as one of nine Chicago GLBTQ community leaders for his work on the Podcast by the Chicago Reader.

History

The creator of the show, Fausto Fernós, was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Fernós moved to Austin, Texas at age 17 to enroll in art school at the University of Texas at Austin. At the age of 18 he started the "SoftMen Show" above an alternative clothing store in Austin, Texas in the well-known music area known as Sixth Street.

Further reading

Bergquist, Kathie. The Gay Press. Chicago Reader September 22, 2006. Volume 35; Issue 52; Page 7.

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Betty White, Meatloaf, Theirry Mugler and the Great Celebrity Deaths of 2022

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For the past 16 years we’ve been doing Feast of Fun, our end of the year show is sometimes called “The Year of Hell,” and while this year has been especially challenging, it hasn’t been all bad.

What is the feast of fools?

The Feast of Fools ( Latin: festum fatuorum, festum stultorum) was a feast day celebrated by the clergy in Europe during the Middle Ages, initially in Northern France, but later more widely. During the Feast, participants would elect either a false Bishop, false Archbishop or false Pope.

When was the feast of fools forbidden?

The Feast of Fools was forbidden under the severe penalties by the Council of Basel in 1431 and a strongly worded document issued by the theological faculty of the University of Paris in 1444; numerous decrees of provincial councils followed.

How many times can the feast of Deposuit be repeated?

Eudes de Sully allowed the staff to be taken at that point from the mock precentor, but laid down that the verse "Deposuit" not be repeated more than five times.

What is the central idea of the Kalends?

The central idea appears to have been a brief social revolution, in which power, dignity and impunity is briefly conferred on those in a subordinate position. In the views of later commentators, this makes the medieval festival a successor to the Roman Kalends of January, although there is no continuity between the two celebrations.

Was the feast of fools condemned?

On the other hand, some Catholic writers have thought it necessary to try to deny the existence of such abuses.

Who is the Pope of Fools?

Victor Hugo recreated a picturesque account of a Feast of Fools in his 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame, in which it is celebrated on January 6, 1482 and Quasimodo serves as Pope of Fools. This is shown in Disney 's 1996 animated film version of the novel through the song " Topsy Turvy ".

Is the feast of fools rare?

It should be said that among the thousands of European liturgical manuscripts the occurrence of anything which has to do with the Feast of Fools is extraordinarily rare.

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Overview

The Feast of Fun podcast (formerly titled "Feast of Fools") is a Chicago, Illinois-based talk show hosted by Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion that showcases celebrity guests, artists, musicians, actors, and members of the LGBT community and those who support them. A typical program will include one or more of a number of features, including roundtable discussions, unusual news and socia…

Podcast

The first Feast of Fools Podcast was posted on Tuesday, February 8, 2005. It featured Fernós, Felion and former live show band leader (and recurring podcast contributor) Link Pinks. The name "Gay Fun Show" was added to the title of the Podcast to help prospective listeners easily discern what the show is about when searching podcast databases. As one of the earliest podcasts produced…

The first Feast of Fools Podcast was posted on Tuesday, February 8, 2005. It featured Fernós, Felion and former live show band leader (and recurring podcast contributor) Link Pinks. The name "Gay Fun Show" was added to the title of the Podcast to help prospective listeners easily discern what the show is about when searching podcast databases. As one of the earliest podcasts produced…

Awards

In 2006, Fausto Fernós was recognized as one of nine Chicago GLBTQ community leaders for his work on the Podcast by the Chicago Reader.
On September 29, 2006, the Podcast was awarded the 2006 "Best GLBT Podcast" by Podcast Awards/Podcast Connect, Inc. In November 2006, the Podcast was named "Best Podcast" for 2006 by Gay Bloggies, operated by Queerclick.com. Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion were named …

History

The creator of the show, Fausto Fernós, was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Fernós moved to Austin, Texas at age 17 to enroll in art school at the University of Texas at Austin. At the age of 18 he started the "SoftMen Show" above an alternative clothing store in Austin, Texas in the well-known music area known as Sixth Street. In 1994, Fernós created a successful Public-access television cable TV how entitled "El Chow De Faustina," which featured Fernós in drag interviewing …

See also

• Podcast

Further reading

• Bergquist, Kathie. The Gay Press. Chicago Reader September 22, 2006. Volume 35; Issue 52; Page 7.
• Obejas, Achy. "Feast of Fools" - A Celebration of Diversity. Colorful Fausto Fernós - An Appropriate Host for Radical Faeries. Chicago Tribune March 31, 2000. Section: Friday; Page 28.
• Walsh, Jim. Poddy Mouth. Why the Feds Can't Touch Them. Chicago Tribune July 6, 2005. Page 7.

External links

• Official website

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