Talk is Jericho
In the spirit of Halloween, Chris Jericho did not discuss wrestling this week but brought in Ouija Board specialist - Robert Murch. While we expected some hokey pokey mumbo jumbo based on spiritualism, Murch turned out to be quite a rational and level headed guest, who answered Jericho's questions on the Ouija board, very eloquently.
He was a special consultant on the Ouija: Origin of Evil, film, the first part of which was a huge success commercially, and offered insight as to how this game has captured the imagination of thousands over time.
In addition to this, Chris Jericho discussed the significant development on The Walking Dead this week, and how it left him feeling uncomfortable, shocked, enthralled and engrossed. Without going into details, Jericho said the appeal of the show is how anyone can die at any time.
In keeping with the theme of the same, he mentioned about Triple H whacking him in the head with a baseball bat.
Murch came on the show and said that his job in the film was to ensure historical accuracy. This is a film which is based in 1967 and had to reflect the era without factual errors. An Ouija nerd, Murch was entranced by the board, when he found ten different variations of the board, and upon investigation, discovered several origin stories for the board.
As there was no definitive history, he's been investigating the board for 25 years.
Robert Murch had some great insights on this contraption, which sold more copies than monopoly during its peak in popularity. The Ouija board first became a sensation in 1886 in Ohio, during a spiritualist movement.
While many names were discussed for the same, the board itself was asked what it wanted to be called, and Ouija was spelt out. And when asked what that means, it spelt out good luck. Apparently in an ancient Egyptian language, which does not exist.
The patent office did not want to approve it because it couldn't be proved that the Ouija board actually worked. The head of the office came down himself and said that he'd patent it if it spelt out his name. Which the board did. And that's why it was patented. There was much opposition from spiritualists who did not need to be contacted anymore.
Of course, some people think it's the spirits which guide you, but scientists say it is just you guiding yourself.
The man discussed much more, like how Ouija boards are more popular during wars and depression, and also Ouija murders. Ultimately, he left us with the message that if you cannot take your own decisions yourself, there's a problem. He will only take the board seriously, only if it spells out the lottery numbers.
Definitely an interesting show, that is a good departure from the usual wrestling fare.
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