Short Stuff: Jackalope

Josh and Chuck dive into the quirky world of jackalopes—those taxidermied rabbits with antlers that have become iconic roadside Americana, especially in Wyoming. They explore how the Herrick brothers accidentally invented this taxidermy curiosity in the 1930s-40s when a jackrabbit and a pair of antlers perfectly aligned on a table, then trace how it became a beloved (and slightly deceptive) Wyoming tradition complete with tall tales about singing jackalopes and their own hunting licenses and state festival. Along the way, they get nostalgic about college shenanigans, reflect on the surprisingly dark side of the jackalope craze involving thousands of dead rabbits, and share some fun facts about how this fake creature captured America's imagination.