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 almost 14 years ago
Well, I hope he brought enough for everyone.
kilioopu almost 14 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 almost 14 years ago
Captain! There’s a bubble of temporal instability in Frog Blog!
*Space Madness at The Station* almost 14 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 almost 14 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 almost 14 years ago
I got a note too!! But not a pack of gum…
Creniere almost 14 years ago
We MUST participate…pass the gum and the Sunday FAS
cleokaya almost 14 years ago
I am sorry, but I refuse to shovel in wings.
The Old Wolf almost 14 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 almost 14 years ago
Wait a few years and you’ll be gumming open a pack.
songbird44 Premium Member almost 14 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 almost 14 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 FREE BEER & BATH MATS ON FEB. 31st Thalweg Premium Member almost 14 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 almost 14 years ago
http://obituarytypo.blogspot.com/2011/01/bathroom.html
Point/Counterpoint?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k80nW6AOhTs
margueritem almost 14 years ago
A lot of those hobo terms I heard while growing up, and many are still in use.
aprilglaspie almost 14 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 almost 14 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 almost 14 years ago
foot binding looks like a high heel
Ray_C almost 14 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 almost 14 years ago
The sheet folding will come in handy to make my pack when I become a hobo.