Food 4 Thought

Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 58: Dark Truths: The Disturbing Original Story of Little Red Riding HoodCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of cannibalism, pedophilia, and violence that are part of the original 17th-century fairy tale. This content is disturbing and is not suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised.You know the story: a sweet little girl, a basket of goodies, a sick grandmother, and a cunning wolf. But what if the original version of this tale was a gruesome cautionary story with no happy ending? In this episode of the "Dark Truth" series, Dark Cancer uncovers the grim original version of Little Red Riding Hood.This is a deep dive into the 17th-century French folktale first written down by Charles Perrault. The host reveals a story that is miles away from the sanitized version we know today, exploring the tale's evolution from a dark warning to a child-friendly fable.This episode explores the shocking original story