Was that “nickname” ever used in the Earl of Beaconfield’s lifetime? And—although his father had him baptized as a baby—did he actually identify himself by his Jewish faith?
I think most educated Americans know who Disraeli was. But what is the connection with the word “rascal”? Is it a common British expression to say “dizzy rascal”?
For those punchline challenged (as I was) today, I found the answer on wikipedia: Dylan Kwabena Mills [MBE (born 18 September 1984), known professionally as Dizzee Rascal, is a British rapper and MC. He is often credited as a pioneer of British hip hop and grime music and was ranked by Complex as one of the greatest British rappers of all time.
Just a quickie: Gladstone to Disraeli-You’ll die either on the gallows or from syphilis…Disraeli-That depends, sir, on whether I embrace your politics or your mistress…
I’ve heard of Benjamin Disraeli, but I didn’t know he was nicknamed “Dizzy” until now. The thing you learn from reading comic strips. (Or at least the comments.)
seanfear about 1 month ago
neither “Andy” – I hope!
A Common 'tator about 1 month ago
The only British Prime Minister to have been born Jewish – Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, KG, PC, DL, JP, FRS…
enigmamz about 1 month ago
One most Americans won’t know.
aussiebobm about 1 month ago
Benjamin DisraeliPrime Minister of the United Kingdom (1868; 1874–1880)
snsurone76 about 1 month ago
Was that “nickname” ever used in the Earl of Beaconfield’s lifetime? And—although his father had him baptized as a baby—did he actually identify himself by his Jewish faith?
Mediatech about 1 month ago
Dizzy Gillespie?
Dizzy Dean?
Dizzy Allen?
Dizzy Moore?
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tzid about 1 month ago
Did he play the trumpet?
Calvinist1966 about 1 month ago
In the 1980s, the Labour Party leader Michael Foot had a dog named Dizzy after Benjamin Disraeli.
Sïr Sårçåsm SHÅDDÜP about 1 month ago
What a Rascal
win.45mag about 1 month ago
I was gonna say Gillespie.
BillEpilgrim Premium Member about 1 month ago
Disraeli Gears?
Count Olaf Premium Member about 1 month ago
Didn’t he make a fantastic classic record album with Cream in 1967?
Huckleberry Hiroshima about 1 month ago
Wasn’t that Sir Doozy of Dourchestershireburgenflappenhousenacres?
The Orange Mailman about 1 month ago
As an ignorant USA citizen, I read through the comments to gain knowledge but I still don’t understand the rascal punchline.
Wichita1.1 about 1 month ago
Presumably Disraeli.
asmbeers about 1 month ago
Benjamin Disraeli, also had a Cream album named after him.
teachteed23 about 1 month ago
Do you mean the one who was nicknamed that or those who should have been?
bchellam Premium Member about 1 month ago
I think most educated Americans know who Disraeli was. But what is the connection with the word “rascal”? Is it a common British expression to say “dizzy rascal”?
cuzinron47 about 1 month ago
Well dizzy is something that Andy can equate to.
formathe about 1 month ago
At this point, outside of Great Britain, who cares?
hooglah about 1 month ago
Would that be “DEAN”?
elgrecousa Premium Member about 1 month ago
Deep down Andy is quite smart; otherwise, he couldn’t survive as a bum.
comicsboi Premium Member about 1 month ago
For those punchline challenged (as I was) today, I found the answer on wikipedia: Dylan Kwabena Mills [MBE (born 18 September 1984), known professionally as Dizzee Rascal, is a British rapper and MC. He is often credited as a pioneer of British hip hop and grime music and was ranked by Complex as one of the greatest British rappers of all time.
Silence Dogood Premium Member about 1 month ago
Just a quickie: Gladstone to Disraeli-You’ll die either on the gallows or from syphilis…Disraeli-That depends, sir, on whether I embrace your politics or your mistress…
tad1 about 1 month ago
I’ve heard of Benjamin Disraeli, but I didn’t know he was nicknamed “Dizzy” until now. The thing you learn from reading comic strips. (Or at least the comments.)
PaulLeckner about 1 month ago
PM Benjamin Disraeli is Jewish.