We all misspell a word or make a typo every now and then. Yet, some words are just begging to be butchered in creative ways over and over and over again. And although thinking so might make us feel smart, it’s not (always) because people are stupid. At its core, English is a weird mishmash …
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Do you know these slang kitchen phrases? If you’ve ever worked in the kitchen, they’re probably words you will never forget. In the Weeds If a chef exclaims that they’re “in the weeds” they’re saying that the kitchen is struggling to keep up with orders and it’s snowballing into a stressful and chaos-filled service. No …
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As you get older, you might find yourself getting irritated by the way the young’uns speak. That’s normal and most people simply grumble about it to themselves. Not William Barnes, though. This 19th-century poet and linguist from England hated that the English language was borrowing words from other languages. He set out on a campaign …
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Do you use 2000s slang phrases like bromance or dumpster fire? Here are some more awesome sauce things you should start saying. Photobombing Technically photobombing has been around for a long time but the term wasn’t “out there” until 2008 when it was seen in a UK blog. Nomophobia This word is a combination of …
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This 50s slang will have you saying “pad” and “dreamboat” again. Do you use any 50s slang regularly? Off the Cob Off the cob was first meant to show something as overly hokey and sentimental from the 1930s. Get Pinned You may see this if you watch “older” movies as getting pinned is the same …
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Here’s more New Year’s trivia in case you run out of things to talk about over the rest of the holidays. Do you have plans for New Years yet? The first time the ball was dropped was in 1833. Do you know these New Year’s trivia facts? Maybe you can share some with a friend …
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What kind of Thanksgiving jokes do you have ready for the day? If you need any material, here you go! Why did Mom’s turkey seasoning taste a little off last year? She ran out of thyme. What’s the official workout of Thanksgiving called? The turkey trot. What’s one thing that you’ll have in common with …
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The best quotes about gratefulness are perfect, especially around Thanksgiving. Do you have a favorite quote about gratefulness? “To become a better you, remember to be grateful to people who have contributed to making you who you are today.” — Israelmore Ayivor “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and …
Do you know all of these baby animals and group animal names? Some of theme are strange but most of them are pretty darn cute! Baby Animal Names: Baby Bear: Cub Baby Goat: Kid Baby Dog: Puppy Baby Cow: Calf Baby Giraffe: Calf Baby Rabbit: Bunny Baby Tiger: Cub Baby Horse: Foal Baby Otter: Pup …
Anything can be art. Even a collection of bizarre Dutch proverbs from the end of a medieval period. Perhaps we should explain. In 1559, Dutch artist Pieter Brugel the Elder made a painting titled “Netherlandish Proverbs.” Also known as “Flemish Proverbs,” “The Blue Cloak,” and “The Topsy Turvy World,” the painting illustrates 126 Dutch proverbs, …
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