Fair Dinkum (Rebroadcast) - 10 August 2026
Summary
This episode explores quirky idioms like Argentina’s "Tarzan of the flower pot" and the misogynistic origins of "can’t walk and chew gum." Listeners discuss regional terms such as Appalachia’s "oosh" for cold and Australian "fair dinkum." The hosts also explain the etymology of "odds," "hear, hear," and the Korean-derived Brooklyn slang "cut a chogi," while John Chaneski quizzes the team on irregular demonyms.
Topics discussed
Toyota National Sales Event advertisement
Argentine idioms: Tarzan of the flower pot
History of 'chewing gum' as an insult
Appalachian expression 'Oosh' for cold
Donut misunderstanding and HeroForge ad
Quiz on irregular demonyms
Etymology of the word 'odds'
Listener Joe on telescope making
Definition of 'astrobleem'
Confusion over 'trim' and 'man to man'
Origin of 'Hear, hear' in Parliament
Book recommendation: The People's Tongue
Origin of Australian 'fair dinkum'
Funny pet nicknames
Regional phrase 'in deep yogurt'
Korean origin of 'cut a chogi'
Italian idiom and closing credits
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