This week in class we're discussing the fashion forward history of the binder, an undergarment used to flatten the chest for both aesthetic and gender affirming reasons. Somehow both Jane Fonda and anime are involved.  Talking points: Dog Park Drama, She Wasn't All Snake, Wearing Corsets Is A Service To The Lord, Thank You Wikipedia and Buy Some Socks.   Thank you to Terry Poison for the use of our theme song "Comme Ci Comme Ca"  Join our FREE Discord  Find us on Instagram, TikTok and Patreon.

Hey class! This week we're bringing you an episode of Detention, the Patreon exclusive show where we leave the history books behind and chat more broadly about pop culture and things that interest us today.  Today we're discussing JoJo Siwa's recent time in the spotlight. Is it possible to escape being seen as a child star unscathed and where are her friends and confidants?   Things can get a little spicy in detention so make sure to listen all the way through to ensure you get the most out of the conversation.  Thank you to Terry Poison for the use of our theme song "Comme Ci Comme Ca"  Join our FREE Discord  Find us on Instagram, TikTok and Patreon.

This week in class we're discussing how Marie Antoinette and her close female friends featured in many erotic political illustrations during her time as Queen of France.  Talking points: Bridgerton LARPing, Did Anyone Actually Ever Eat Cake?, Hallmark Better Watch It, Pink Pigeon Direct Messaging Service, Lesbians Have Mad Chats    Thank you to Terry Poison for the use of our theme song "Comme Ci Comme Ca"  Join our FREE Discord  Find us on Instagram, TikTok and Patreon.

This week in class we're discussing how gay the wild west truly was (spoilers: it was very gay).  Talking points: Dungeons and Dragons: Sex and the City Edition, Vocal Warm-ups, Vibrating with God, Leave Your Chaps at the Door and Back in New England (again).  Thank you to Terry Poison for the use of our theme song "Comme Ci Comme Ca"  Join our Patreon and find us on Instagram and TikTok.

This week in class we're discussing how Blåhaj, a plush toy from IKEA, became a mascot for the transgender community.  Talking points: Make a Menu For Yourself, I Don't Know Any South Korean Sharks, On The Edge of Extinction, Between a Rock and Shark Place, The Bed is For All  Thank you to Terry Poison for the use of our theme song "Comme Ci Comme Ca"  Join our Patreon and find us on Instagram and TikTok.

This week in class we're discussing J.K. Rowling's most recent anti-trans statement -  a reply to an X / tweet where she insinuates that Nazis did not burn books on transgender knowledge and history.  Talking points: J.K Rowling - Eat That!, Nazis Hate Books, Anything Can Be Sodomy If You Think About It, I Would Steal, Legal Silly Goose and Lesbians Are 'Bubies' (boo-bees).  Thank you to Terry Poison for the use of our theme song "Comme Ci Comme Ca"  Join our Patreon and find us on Instagram and TikTok.

This week in class we're discussing how the plain white tee came to be a queer wardrobe staple.  Talking points: Fashion Math, Bisexual Union Suits, 1960's Nipple Chaffing, Being Effortless is a Privilege and Hygienic Sweat Rags  Thank you to Terry Poison for the use of our theme song "Comme Ci Comme Ca"  Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/RainbowHistoryClass

This week in class we're discussing the curious life of The Public Universal Friend. They were a New England Quaker who, after a near death experience and short conversation with two archangels, defied gender norms and preached progressive ideas across America.  Talking points: Dried Fruit Children, Heaven's Mansions, Does Your Death Need to be Watched?, S.P.I.C.E.S and Hozier is an Honorary Lesbian Thank you to Terry Poison for the use of our theme song "Comme Ci Comme Ca"  Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/RainbowHistoryClass

This week in class we're discussing the relation between Taylor Swift and the 19th Century Poet, Emily Dickinson. Perhaps there's more than just family ties that bond these two together.  Talking points: Platonic Revenge, New England Family Drama, The Mysterious Master, Sapphic Despair, Take that Linen Paper Away From Her and Mr. Swiftington  Thank you to Terry Poison for the use of our theme song "Comme Ci Comme Ca"  Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/RainbowHistoryClass

This week in class we're discussing homosexuality in the animal kingdom. Where did it come from? And more importantly, why are animals so, so, so gay?  Talking points: Land Rights for Gay Whales, Depraved Penguins, Darwin's Theory of (gay) Evolution and Lesbian Salmon Sashimi   Thank you to Terry Poison for the use of our theme song "Comme Ci Comme Ca"  Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/RainbowHistoryClass

This week in class we're discussing the phenomenon of CLQ's (cryptid loving queers) by unpacking the story of the internet's favourite man-that's-also-a-moth, The Mothman.   Talking points: Are NFTs and Blockchains a Pseudoscience?, Taylor Swift is a Cryptid, Tumblr Strikes Again and White Men with Moustaches.  Thank you to Terry Poison for the use of our theme song "Comme Ci Comme Ca"  Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/RainbowHistoryClass

This week in class we're talking about the coveted early 2000's Russian girl-band, t.A.T.u. They might have burned bright and fast but the music video to "All The Things She Said" will always live in our hearts.  Talking points: Russian Hi-Five, The (Gay) Crime Pyramid, Mom Music, Dental Naps and the Rebranding of Sapphic Content Thank you to Terry Poison for the use of our theme song "Comme Ci Comme Ca"  Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/RainbowHistoryClass