How windy is it? Ask in Australia and, you might get a snarky answer that involves a description of a hen trying hard to lay an egg. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “How Windy is it in Australia?” Next time somebody...
A listener who grew up in Ukraine recalls that her family always referred to chicken drumsticks by a name that translates as Bush’s legs. This jocular term refers to an agreement between U.S. President George H.W. Bush and Soviet leader...
As a kid, you may have played that game where you phone someone to say, “Is your refrigerator running? Then you better go catch it!” What’s the term for that kind of practical joke? Is it a crank call or a prank call? There’s...
Since the 1930’s, a traditional Cobb salad has included hard-boiled eggs, avocado, bacon, chicken, blue cheese and tomatoes. The recipe is often credited to a restaurateur named Bob Cobb. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of...
When flight attendants use the terms feather, leather, or fin, they’re talking about “chicken, beef, or fish.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “In-Flight Lingo” Here’s another bit of airline...
Why did the chicken cross the basketball court? Spoiler alert: the answer is a groaner. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Fowl Pun” Granta, know how much you love puns. Why did the chicken cross the basketball court? I...