The TV series "Drunk History"« debuted in 2007 with a hilarious retelling of the political rivalry between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton—a rivalry that ultimately led to Hamilton's death. The founders of the nation frequently appeared on the show throughout its run, from Benjamin Franklin's most scandalous actions to stories about the Revolutionary War and the political dramas unfolding in the republic's early years.
Particularly engaging are the vivid descriptions of the 1800 presidential election, highlighting the intense passions with which Thomas Jefferson and John Adams fought each other. The two men's close friendship frayed when Jefferson and his supporters slandered Adams in the press, using expressions such as "monarchical tyrant" and "repulsive hermaphrodite.".
With the help of booze «Drunken History» brings the Founding Fathers to life and reminds us that scandal is nothing new in American politics.
The article "Review: Drunken History and the American Revolution" first appeared on Reason.com.