A caller is curious about a slang term she hears from her friends in the military. The word is Jody, and it means someone who steals a soldier’s girlfriend. Grant tells the colorful story behind this bit of military slang, as well as the songs...
double veteran n.— «During the Vietnam War, American soldiers earned the title of double veterans when they raped civilian women before murdering them.» —“Is the US fighting for women’s liberation?” by Elizabeth...
bombie n.— «As many as 30% of the bombs dropped on Laos did not explode, leaving up to 20 million unexploded submunitions, also known as “bombies” littered throughout the country. These American “bombies” may be...
groundhopping n.— «Its called groundhopping, and even the hobby’s followers acknowledge it is a little strange.…groundhoppers ticking off matches at this year’s Asian Cup, crisscrossing the region frantically to squeeze in as many...
liberal lion n.— «When last seen on the House floor, Rep. Pete McCloskey could be found demanding the impeachment of President Nixon, helping write the Endangered Species Act and denouncing the Vietnam War. It’s been a few years since the...
rubber time n.— «Hotel staff told me the power would come back on at 9 p.m. But kind of like Chilcotin time, Vietnam has what is known as rubber time. So it was actually closer to 10 p.m.» —“Blackouts, bicycles, and a chance B.C...