A man in Red Lodge, Montana, says he and his wife sometimes accuse each other of being a sneaky pete. It’s an affectionate expression they use if, say, one of them played a practical joke on the other. The origin of this term is uncertain, although it may have to do with the fact that in the 1940’s sneaky pete was a term for cheap, rotgut alcohol that one hides from the authorities. This is part of a complete episode.
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