Jackie Gleason used it a couple of time in “The Honeymooners.” This bit from the episode where Ralph becomes the janitor of his building is one of my favorites:
Ralph (speaking on the house phone the tenants use to call him for maintenance help): Whatta ya want, Mrs. Fogarty?
(pauses to listen)
Somebody’s been taking things out of your icebox? Well, what are ya telling me for? Do I look like the kind of man who takes things out of people’s icebox?
In my time I have been called things like Red, Banglabesh and even Einstein. I told them I wasn’t worthy of the last one. And I wasn’t, even though they wanted it to be hurtful. Strange planet we are on.
Templo S.U.D. about 6 years ago
“Wisenheimer” sounds like a German surname than a nickname or an honorific title.
about 6 years ago
It doesn’t bother her at all.
Plods with ...™ about 6 years ago
The key word here is smart.
Wear the title proudly, little one.
andyboda about 6 years ago
I think that it’s been decades since I heard that word, seemed very common in the 50’s and 60’s.
paullp Premium Member about 6 years ago
Jackie Gleason used it a couple of time in “The Honeymooners.” This bit from the episode where Ralph becomes the janitor of his building is one of my favorites:
Ralph (speaking on the house phone the tenants use to call him for maintenance help): Whatta ya want, Mrs. Fogarty?
(pauses to listen)
Somebody’s been taking things out of your icebox? Well, what are ya telling me for? Do I look like the kind of man who takes things out of people’s icebox?
(pauses, listens again)
Don’t be a wisenheimer, Mrs. Fogarty!
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 6 years ago
In my time I have been called things like Red, Banglabesh and even Einstein. I told them I wasn’t worthy of the last one. And I wasn’t, even though they wanted it to be hurtful. Strange planet we are on.