phd-student-TTU Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 2 hours ago, GEVisual said: My original post was not clear. I realize they are different people. The burning witch at the end is what the audience loves. If my memory hasn't completely deteriorated, weren't the Salem witches either hung or crushed by stones? I don't remember any being Joan of Arc'd. I guess I could use google but nah. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ediker Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 1 minute ago, phd-student-TTU said: If my memory hasn't completely deteriorated, weren't the Salem witches either hung or crushed by stones? I don't remember any being Joan of Arc'd. I guess I could use google but nah. You are correct. The change to fire was for GE purposes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, phd-student-TTU said: If my memory hasn't completely deteriorated, weren't the Salem witches either hung or crushed by stones? I don't remember any being Joan of Arc'd. I guess I could use google but nah. I cited an article and link on the BAC thread which did the chronology explaining witches in now USA were not burnt, that was a medieval European solution. The BAC homers ignited the flames anew for me as if I had denied the earth was round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phd-student-TTU Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 10 minutes ago, Ediker said: You are correct. The change to fire was for GE purposes. You'd think burning the witch would be less work and clean up. Just saying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, phd-student-TTU said: You'd think burning the witch would be less work and clean up. Just saying... are you volunteering to try that theory? I'm sure the BAC homers would oblige. Edited July 16, 2017 by xandandl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defeldus2 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 "Burn the witch" is a common enough phrase in history and culture for almost everyone to be familiar with it, on top of it being a great GE effect. "Hang the witch" just doesn't have the same ring to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liahona Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 1 minute ago, defeldus2 said: "Burn the witch" is a common enough phrase in history and culture for almost everyone to be familiar with it, on top of it being a great GE effect. "Hang the witch" just doesn't have the same ring to it. Let me help you... She Must Burn! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liahona Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) 28 minutes ago, phd-student-TTU said: If my memory hasn't completely deteriorated, weren't the Salem witches either hung or crushed by stones? I don't remember any being Joan of Arc'd. I guess I could use google but nah. 23 minutes ago, xandandl said: I cited an article and link on the BAC thread which did the chronology explaining witches in now USA were not burnt, that was a medieval European solution. The BAC homers ignited the flames anew for me as if I had denied the earth was round. You are both correct...I actually pointed this out long before you commented in the BAC thread xand...but this is a DCI show...not history class or lesson...besides countless artists over the years take creative license with their works and distort fact....and hey...it's good GE too :) oh and btw...they do a hanging as well for you history buffs ...haha Edited July 16, 2017 by Liahona 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadevilina Crown Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 12 minutes ago, defeldus2 said: "Burn the witch" is a common enough phrase in history and culture for almost everyone to be familiar with it, on top of it being a great GE effect. "Hang the witch" just doesn't have the same ring to it. It also makes for a great Radiohead song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKSuperman Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) Not trying to take up for Boston, lord knows, but they do have a hanging on the right hand side of the field as well as burning one on the left front. Edited July 16, 2017 by UKSuperman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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