Among Sconnies, or Wisconsinites, a synonym for beer belly is Milwaukee goiter. This is part of a complete episode.
Here’s another Wisconsin term.
Grant, do you know what a Milwaukee goiter is?
A Milwaukee goiter?
Is this like chaw between your cheek and gum?
No.
What is it?
It’s also known as a tavern belly.
It’s a beer belly.
A goiter?
A Milwaukee goiter.
A goiter.
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