Quiz Guy John Chaneski’s brain teaser this week is inspired by the Grammys, Emmys, and other awards shows. For example, if the nominees Double Bubble, Juicy Fruit, Dentyne, Trident, and Orbit, what coveted honor are they competing for? This is part...
A palindrome is a word or phrase that reads the same both backwards and forwards, like the title of the book Go Hang a Salami! I’m a Lasagna Hog! The SymmyS Awards, bestowed by The Palindromist Magazine are the Oscars of the palindrome world. Recent...
A caller from Down Under phones to say he’s annoyed when honorees declare they’re humbled by this or that award. He thinks it’s not only illogical, but smacks of insincerity. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Humbled” Hello, you...
faithbooking n.— «An award-winning journalist and avid scrapbooker based in New Jersey, Sheridan said the writing is just as important as the pictures in “faithbooking,” as spiritual scrapbooking is sometimes called.» —“Local author: Have faith in...
wingery n.— «With great expectations we sampled four varieties of wings at this award-winning wingery and were suitably impressed. This is the real deal: big, fresh, meaty wings and drumettes immersed in boiling oil until crisped and soaked in...
I love me wall n. n. a public display of awards, certificates, plaques, and photographs with or from celebrities, etc.; a brag wall. Also me wall, love me wall. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
