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Good Night, Nurse

Some folks use the old-fashioned exclamation β€œGood night, nurse!” as a handy substitute for a cussword. But where’d it come from? Grant explains how this phrase became popular in the early 20th century. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript...

Seinfeld Expressions

Yadda yadda yadda. Newman! No soup for you! The 1990’s sitcom Seinfeld popularized these expressions and more. Check out this Paul McFedries article from Verbatim. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of β€œSeinfeld Expressions” Hello, you...

Good Stuff, Maynard!

Did Grandpa ever enthuse about Grandma’s cooking with the words β€œGood stuff, Maynard!” A Waukesha, Wisconsin caller remembers his own grandfather doing that, and wants to know how this expression came about. This is part of a complete episode...