Carol from Falmouth, Massachusetts, is curious about this bit of wisdom from her father: As you travel through life, whatever your goal, keep your eye on the doughnut, and not on the hole. The Mayflower Coffee Shop chain, based in New Jersey and New...
In cycling, a Fred is a chubby poseur who’s bought a fancy bike and a fancier outfit but can’t even pedal up a hill. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Cycling Freds” Hi, you have A Way with Words. Hi, this is Luke from Las Cruces...
To hox, or hocks, means to call dibs on something, as in “You better hox shotgun if you want to sit up front for the eight-hour drive to Grandma’s!” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Call Hocks” Hello, you have A Way with Words...
horse collar n.— «A few years back the NFL initiated the “Roy Williams Rule,” banning the tackling of a player by grabbing the inside of the shoulder pads, or jersey from behind. This practice is affectionately known as the “horse collar.”» —“Well...
crouch rocket n.— «Looking for a bike in the new jersey area please e-mail me. Mostly looking for a crouch rocket.» —“anyone have a a bike for sale in the new jersey area?” by Jenny Usenet: rec.motorcycles Sept. 1, 1998. (source: Double-Tongued...
jersey chaser n.— «He attended a function for his charity with Broncos cheerleader Kollette Klassen. After hearing Klassen referred to as “a jersey chaser” on talk radio the next day, Plummer made a profanity-laced phone call.» —“Bruschi saga a...
