S1 E4: Ivy League Nude Photo Scandal

Published: July 15, 2024, 10 a.m.

b'Episode Description:\\nThis episode of Stupiracy peels back the layers on one of the most eyebrow-raising chapters in Ivy League history\\u2014the nude photo scandal. Rizz and Tim explore how some of America\\u2019s future elites, from presidents to network execs, were part of an eyebrow-raising tradition that involved posing nude as part of college registration. Dive into the quirks, questions, and conspiracies surrounding these shocking snapshots!\\n\\nShow Notes:\\nOverview:\\xa0Episode 4 of "Stupiracy" delves into the bizarre world of the Ivy League nude photo scandal, uncovering the strange and scandalous practice that once was a rite of passage for incoming freshmen at prestigious universities like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.\\n\\nTopics Discussed:\\n\\nThe historical context and initiation of the nude photo practice in the Ivy League from the 1940s through the 1970s.\\n\\nHigh-profile individuals who were involved, including U.S. Presidents and famous actors.\\n\\nThe controversial purpose behind these photos, linked to eugenic studies and body type theories.\\n\\nThe ultimate fate of these photos and the ethical and legal controversies they sparked.\\n\\nEntities Mentioned:\\n\\nHarvard University\\n\\nYale University\\n\\nPrinceton University\\n\\nWilliam Sheldon (Researcher behind the photo practice)\\n\\nNotable alumni who may have been photographed\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'