In parts of the United States where Pennsylvania German is spoken, the term schussel means “to wiggle” or “to fidget.” The German word schusselig means “hasty,” “clumsy,” or “sloppy,” and Schussel refers to a “scatterbrained person” or “dolt.” This...
In the United States, the boxlike contraption that carries passengers between floors in a building is called an elevator. In Britain, it’s called a lift. Clearly, folks in those two countries are just raised differently. This is part of a...
Quiz Guy John Chaneski offers a test of wits that cruciverbalists will love, especially if they’re into cryptic crosswords, those punny, perplexing clues. The classic example is the clue “First place,” which isn’t so vexing...
What did the grapes say when the elephant stepped on them? Apologies in advance for the answer. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “In a Ferment Over Another Punny Riddle” What did the grapes say when the elephants stepped...
Did you hear about the new doctor doll? Guess what it operates on. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “A Punny Riddle Bordering on Malpractice” Hey Grant, did you hear about the new doctor doll? The new doctor doll? No...
Why can’t you trust atoms? Prepare for a punny answer. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Why Can’t You Trust Atoms?” Hey Grant, why can’t you trust atoms? This is a pun. What? How dare I? Why...
