This comedy/entertainment podcast episode delves into the etymology and evolution of the word "bourgeois," tracing its transformation from a simple descriptor of the French middle class to its modern usage. The hosts, Josh and Chuck, explore its historical context, highlighting Karl Marx's adoption of the term in the Communist Manifesto and its subsequent slang variations, such as "bushwah." They discuss how the word's meaning has shifted across cultures and time periods, referencing songs by Gladys Knight & the Pips and Migos as examples of its evolving connotations. The episode concludes by contrasting the American and French understandings of "bourgeois," illustrating how the same word can carry vastly different meanings depending on cultural context. For instance, in modern France, "bourgeois" can denote a positive social standing, unlike its often negative connotation in the US.
