Pinkies Up!: 40 Elephants

History Buffoons Podcast

Ever wondered if your youthful indiscretions would make for a good laugh? As we sip on some Modelo beers, we reminisce about our own awkward adventures, including a VHS tape mishap and a sneaky swipe of Burt's Bees Chapstick. These light-hearted confessions set the stage for our new segment, "The Origin of Weird," where we invite you to share your bizarre stories with us. Get ready to giggle at our past blunders as we tease the launch of our new companion podcast, promising more quirky tales and nostalgic reflections.
Travel back to the gritty world of 18th-century London as we uncover the notorious exploits of the Elephant and Castle Gang and their formidable female counterparts, the 40 Elephants. Join us as we explore the fascinating dynamics between these gangs, highlighting how the 40 Elephants became renowned for their sophisticated shoplifting techniques. Through the lens of Brian McDonald's book, "Alice Diamond and the 40 Elephants," we delve into the leadership of Alice Diamond, whose strategic mind turned the gang into a highly organized crime network that reached far beyond London.
Ever heard of a fur coat creating a ruckus in a shop? Discover the curious tale of a woman and her white fur coat, which leads us into a humorous exploration of word pronunciations and verbal fumbles. As we chat about the significance of this peculiar coat, we sprinkle in stories of the 40 Elephants and their criminal escapades. Whether you're here for the history or the humor, this episode offers a delightful mix of intrigue, laughter, and a peek into the charming chaos of our storytelling.

Alice Diamond and the Forty Elephants : The Female Gang That Terrorised London by Brian McDonald

https://amzn.to/3YIRo5q

London Dark Tourist

https://londondarktourist.com/female-gangsters-forty-elephants/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Diamond

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forty_Elephants

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Chapter

1. History Buffets Discuss Shoplifting Stories (00:00:00)

2. London's Notorious 40 Elephants Gang (00:11:14)

3. Sophisticated Organized Crime (00:22:45)

4. White Fur Coat's Significance in Theft (00:31:43)