The “Think and Grin” section of Boy’s Life magazine has some pretty corny jokes, including one about a parking space. This is part of a complete episode.
If you’re nibbling on slippery Jims or sipping sweet soup, chances are you’re in the Badger State. It’s the language of Wisconsin — explained at last. Also, the famous abolitionist whose name became an exclamation, and how to...
In parts of Wisconsin, parking garages are called parking ramps. This is part of a complete episode.
tank n.— «The caddies work six days a week, assigned at “the bench” above Sankaty’s parking lot. Carrying one bag—a tank in camp parlance—nets $70, in addition to a tip that averages about $20.» —“At Camp Sankaty Head, Young Caddies...
jew parking n.— «Jew Parking is believed to be derogatory term for taking up more than one parking space.» —“Facebook removes group mocking ‘Jew parking’ in Australia” Haaretz (Tel Aviv, Israel) Dec. 10, 2008...
slumper n.— «A Linden police officer was dispatched to the back parking lot of a bar on North Bridge Street in reference to a “slumper,” according to Police Chief Pete VanDriessche. The police chief said a slumper is someone who has...