Over the years, there have been countless ways through clever sayings to let someone know that they're stupid. "If dumb was dirt, you would be an acre" is a personal favorite. The origins of these sayings usually date back to frontier humor or military jokes to keep morale up among the troops. Reference books like "Heavens to Betsy!" by Charles Earle Funk have been written to track down the history of so many strange expressions, from "bat out of hell" to "hold your horses." Where did the phrase "kit and caboodle" come from, and who in their right mind would ever use it in public?
A lot of these sayings are vulgar put-downs, but they are admittedly quite funny. So-and-so "doesn't know whether to scratch his watch or wind his ass," is a solid diss for example, which most likely comes from English conductor Sir Henry Wood's expression, "he...
A lot of these sayings are vulgar put-downs, but they are admittedly quite funny. So-and-so "doesn't know whether to scratch his watch or wind his ass," is a solid diss for example, which most likely comes from English conductor Sir Henry Wood's expression, "he...
- 10/31/2022
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
Have you been working too hard? Acting is a tough business, especially in a city like London. But while she’s brutal, she can also be brilliant. So take a break and have some fun with our guide to just some of the events you should know about this week. Move over Glastonbury, why not party at the Proms?Founded in 1895, the Proms—or Henry Wood Promenade Concerts—are the world’s biggest music festival and a genuine British institution. Although it’s mainly classical music, there is a Prom for everyone and the festival prides itself on its unique, informal atmosphere. Tickets are cheap so if you haven’t tried it yet, get promming! (Tickets: From £6) Move up in the world with croquet on the roof.Skylight in Tobacco Dock is a former car park turned adult rooftop playground. Amidst the usual street food and cocktails are an eccentric...
- 8/14/2017
- backstage.com
Doctor Who
Series 6, Episode 7: A Good Man Goes to War
Directed by Peter Hoar
Written by Steven Moffat
Starring Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, Alex Kingston, Frances Barber, Charles Baker, Dan Johnston, Christian Chong, Joshua Hayes, Damian Kell, Neve McIntosh, Catrin Stewart, Richard Trinder, Annabel Cleare, Henry Wood, Dan Starkey, Simon Fisher, Danny Sapani, Hugh Bonneville, Oscar Lloyd, and Nicholas Briggs
BBC America
Air date: June 7, 2010
Doctor Who is certainly a show that often raises more questions than it answers and “A Good Man Goes to War” is a perfect example of this. Yet, when the series provides answers, it’s done in such a satisfying way that the various unanswered questions don’t matter. While “A Good Man Goes to War” poses many of these unanswered questions, there’s also a surprising amount of clarity. Before we dive into some of these queries, let’s take a...
Series 6, Episode 7: A Good Man Goes to War
Directed by Peter Hoar
Written by Steven Moffat
Starring Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, Alex Kingston, Frances Barber, Charles Baker, Dan Johnston, Christian Chong, Joshua Hayes, Damian Kell, Neve McIntosh, Catrin Stewart, Richard Trinder, Annabel Cleare, Henry Wood, Dan Starkey, Simon Fisher, Danny Sapani, Hugh Bonneville, Oscar Lloyd, and Nicholas Briggs
BBC America
Air date: June 7, 2010
Doctor Who is certainly a show that often raises more questions than it answers and “A Good Man Goes to War” is a perfect example of this. Yet, when the series provides answers, it’s done in such a satisfying way that the various unanswered questions don’t matter. While “A Good Man Goes to War” poses many of these unanswered questions, there’s also a surprising amount of clarity. Before we dive into some of these queries, let’s take a...
- 6/21/2011
- by Goodman
- Geeks of Doom
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