Episode 361
Morning 6-Pack - Celebrate Like a True Patriot: Tips for a Wild 4th of July!
Morning 6-Pack - Fourth of July Fun Facts and Tips! Get ready to blow your mind with some wild Independence Day tidbits! Did you know we didn’t actually declare our independence on July 4th? Nope, that’s just when John Hancock and his buddy signed the Declaration—most of the crew waited until August! And speaking of wild, we’ve got the top six tips to make your Fourth of July epic—like maybe rockin’ a flag Speedo while you honor the flag (hey, it’s all about patriotism, right?). So grab your favorite snack, kick back, and let’s dive into this hilarious mix of history and holiday hijinks! Trust me, it’s gonna be a blast—literally!
Takeaways:
- Did you know the Fourth of July wasn't even an official holiday until 1941? Crazy, right?
- We actually voted for independence on July 2nd, not on the 4th. Who knew?
- Only John Hancock and Charles Thompson signed the Declaration on July 4th. Talk about exclusive!
- The average age of the 56 signers of the Declaration was 45. Old enough to know better!
- Fun fact: Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration on a 'laptop'—and no, not the tech kind!
- Get ready for July 4th with an ice chest, not just for drinks but for fingers! Yikes!
Transcript
Good morning.
Speaker A:It's Haystack.
Speaker A:And for centuries, Americans have celebrated this Fourth of July thing.
Speaker A: 't officially a holiday until: Speaker A:That's when Congress established Independence Day as a national holiday.
Speaker A:And as we get closer, I thought we might take a look at some facts, fascinating facts.
Speaker A:We did not actually declare independence on the fourth of July.
Speaker A:That's not when it happened.
Speaker A:That's when the first signature hit the Declaration.
Speaker A:But that is a great misconception.
Speaker A:The official vote took place two days before.
Speaker A:July 2nd was when we voted to declare our independence.
Speaker A:Also.
Speaker A:You think everyone signed on the 4th of July?
Speaker A: rd,: Speaker A:That was kind of the official signing date.
Speaker A:Only two signed the declaration on the 4th of July.
Speaker A:The President of a continental Congress, of course, the infamous John Hancock and the secretary, Charles Thompson.
Speaker A:The only two men to sign on the 4th of July.
Speaker A:The average age of all 56 signers, 45 years old.
Speaker A:And lastly, this one's.
Speaker A:This one's tough to believe.
Speaker A:The Declaration of Independence was written on a laptop.
Speaker A:And no, I'm not trying to tell you some time traveling mess.
Speaker A:No, not at all.
Speaker A:It was not a modern laptop computer, but still.
Speaker A:Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence on a writing desk that could fit over one's lap and was referred to at the time as a laptop.
Speaker A:So there you go.
Speaker A:The Declaration, written on a laptop.
Speaker A:I want to make sure though that the Fourth of July is amazing for you.
Speaker A:So I've done some research and I've compiled a list of the top six tips for having a great Fourth of July.
Speaker B:Well, gather round folks.
Speaker B:It's the time of day when we laugh and smile in a lighthearted way.
Speaker B:Tune in for the giggles and let's kick back.
Speaker B:Here comes the fun.
Speaker B:It's the morning city six pack.
Speaker A:Oh yeah, the top six signs.
Speaker A:Or I'm sorry, the top six tips for having an amazing fourth of July.
Speaker A:Number six.
Speaker A:For old times sake, execute a British person with a musket.
Speaker A:Number five, Take the time to remind your kids about the founding fathers and all that they endured to.
Speaker A:I'm kidding.
Speaker A:Wolf down hot dogs and beard till you puke.
Speaker A:Four, Remember to celebrate your American patriotism by purchasing fireworks made in China.
Speaker A:Number three, Remember to respectfully honor the flag while wearing a flag Speedo and holding a flag be two, wear earplugs.
Speaker A:Not so that you don't hear fireworks.
Speaker A:So that you don't hear your in laws.
Speaker A:And the number one tip for having an amazing 4th of July.
Speaker A:Have an ice chest ready.
Speaker A:Not for drinks, but in case you blow off your fingers with fireworks and need to take them to the hospital.
