Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer

Season 2, Episode 58: Dark Truths: The Disturbing Original Story of Little Red Riding Hood

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of cannibalism, pedophilia, and violence that are part of the original 17th-century fairy tale. This content is disturbing and is not suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

You know the story: a sweet little girl, a basket of goodies, a sick grandmother, and a cunning wolf. But what if the original version of this tale was a gruesome cautionary story with no happy ending? In this episode of the "Dark Truth" series, Dark Cancer uncovers the grim original version of Little Red Riding Hood.

This is a deep dive into the 17th-century French folktale first w ...