Re the blog: NOW I know why my mom always called her cast iron skillet “the spider”! (No, she was not a hobo.) Funny how these kinds of words sneak into the vernacular.
Next up: why is the little metal bottle opener that punches a triangular hole in a can called a “church key”? Anyone?
RE blog: the polish song is a parody of a love song. The title means “just be there” it’s mildly funny, not worth the effort of translating the lyrics :)
The song in the background of “The Impossible Nail Trick” is an old protest song from the sixties, written by Tom Paxton. It’s all irony, of course; but schools today don’t teach any of those things, so the song has lost its relevance.
Tom needs to write a new song: “That’s What I Learned From the Mainstream Media Today.” But he won’t.
I believe the version in the video is by Pete Seeger.
wndrwrthg over 13 years ago
Well, I hope he brought enough for everyone.
kilioopu over 13 years ago
I couldn’t make it through the entire “if you dare” video… But the decomposing fruit bowl was awesome to watch during breakfast.
The Old Wolf over 13 years ago
Captain! There’s a bubble of temporal instability in Frog Blog!
Mad-ge Dish Soap over 13 years ago
Try bringing in a 6-pak of beer, and a deck of cards, they will do the 3 Stooges for you!!!!
Fred Kuechenmeister over 13 years ago
got a note from Vlad and Teresa just now…. cute couple…. guess I haven’t been participating enough…. so… here I am participating…
roberto.alves over 13 years ago
I got a note too!! But not a pack of gum…
Creniere over 13 years ago
We MUST participate…pass the gum and the Sunday FAS
cleokaya over 13 years ago
I am sorry, but I refuse to shovel in wings.
The Old Wolf over 13 years ago
‘S very true, though. In High School a pack of gum went a long way to ensuring a bit of temporary popularity…
runar over 13 years ago
Wait a few years and you’ll be gumming open a pack.
songbird44 Premium Member over 13 years ago
Re the blog: NOW I know why my mom always called her cast iron skillet “the spider”! (No, she was not a hobo.) Funny how these kinds of words sneak into the vernacular.
Next up: why is the little metal bottle opener that punches a triangular hole in a can called a “church key”? Anyone?
hcaulfield over 13 years ago
RE blog: the polish song is a parody of a love song. The title means “just be there” it’s mildly funny, not worth the effort of translating the lyrics :)
Rotifer NOT GETTING RUBEN BOLLING’S PIN Thalweg Premium Member over 13 years ago
Ms. Teresa Burritt Head Frog c/o GoComics, USA
Re: Hobo Talk
Dear Teresa
Can I be your gay cat?
Sincerely,
Rotifer “Arkie” Thalweg
washton over 13 years ago
http://obituarytypo.blogspot.com/2011/01/bathroom.html
Point/Counterpoint?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k80nW6AOhTs
margueritem over 13 years ago
A lot of those hobo terms I heard while growing up, and many are still in use.
aprilglaspie over 13 years ago
Since Frog Blog seems to be a fan of Wanda Jackson, thought I’d point this out:
http://www.npr.org/2011/01/16/132289971/first-listen-wanda-jackson-the-party-aint-over
Excellent album of (mostly) rockabilly covers, by Ms. Jackson with help from Mighty Jack White.
grapfhics over 13 years ago
I just saw how to fold a fitted sheet. I like how to fold a T-shirt better. I learned a lot more with the T-shirt.
trekkermint over 13 years ago
foot binding looks like a high heel
Ray_C over 13 years ago
The song in the background of “The Impossible Nail Trick” is an old protest song from the sixties, written by Tom Paxton. It’s all irony, of course; but schools today don’t teach any of those things, so the song has lost its relevance. Tom needs to write a new song: “That’s What I Learned From the Mainstream Media Today.” But he won’t.
I believe the version in the video is by Pete Seeger.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf5Jn8O3s0c
Coyoty Premium Member over 13 years ago
The sheet folding will come in handy to make my pack when I become a hobo.