From long ago: one of my grandfather’s favorite expressions was “you don’t want to fall down and break your umbrella.” I don’t know where he heard it, but I expect it was a vaudeville bit.
I learned the term “bumbershoot” from a Marvel comic entitled “Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos” in the early 60s. One of the team was a natty Englishman who carried his “bumbershoot” at all times. Percival “Pinky” Pinkerton was loosely modeled after real life Commando and movie actor David Niven.
I only got to ‘YUrpp.. late in life, but after many years in life.I found the universal signal of all sailors still applied ( from Olangapo,, Hong Kong, Hakodate, Kaoshung, Keelung, Chinae Yokouska ,Sasebo still applied,,A scornful raised single finger….As well as a friendly demeanor in a warm small " working man’s" “Pub”…Made many a good friend…We all struggle…or so I found…
Templo S.U.D. almost 3 years ago
I think I’ve heard of “bumbershoot” before, but remind me: is it British? I mean I’ve heard of “brollie/brolly”, but really.
Felix Raven almost 3 years ago
First I got it as “as high as 655 feet”. I was ready to copy the appropriate Wikipedia link here, until I discovered it was about distance…
The Pro from Dover almost 3 years ago
Bumpershoot! I don’t believe it!
Nighthawks Premium Member almost 3 years ago
takes me back more than sixty years when, on rainy mornings, the DJ would proclaim:RAINCOATS, BOOTS AND BUMPERSHOOTS!
Count Olaf Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Fish have speedometers? Who’d a thunk it.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I like the carp that jump in rivers and into boats. Some even slap the boaters, LOL!!
khmo almost 3 years ago
Haven’t heard Bumbershoot in ages. Would Mademoiselle Parasol be offended?
mindjob almost 3 years ago
Flying fish go even farther when they are shot out of a cannon
royclark almost 3 years ago
you should have answered in Thai like I do that would have stopped em!
WCraft Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Well, thanks for clarifying! We’ve owned a bumbershoot stand for quite some time and never understood what it was for!
Charlie Fogwhistle almost 3 years ago
Speaking of polyglot, here’s a joke having nothing to do with anything previously discussed.
The scariest thing I can recall happened on my first parachuting lesson. The first time you jump, you get harnessed to the Instructor.
As I plummeted through the air, waiting for the instructor to open the parachute, he turned to me and asked:
“So, how long have you been an instructor?”
Until next time.
FassEddie almost 3 years ago
From long ago: one of my grandfather’s favorite expressions was “you don’t want to fall down and break your umbrella.” I don’t know where he heard it, but I expect it was a vaudeville bit.
ekke almost 3 years ago
And another word for car is automobile. I mean, really, RBION?
JRMadDog Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I learned the term “bumbershoot” from a Marvel comic entitled “Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos” in the early 60s. One of the team was a natty Englishman who carried his “bumbershoot” at all times. Percival “Pinky” Pinkerton was loosely modeled after real life Commando and movie actor David Niven.
Stephen Gilberg almost 3 years ago
Funny you should use an animal-themed image: I learned the term from “Animal Crossing.”
J. R. M. almost 3 years ago
“Oh Bumbershoot!” It’s the perfect expletive when one gets caught in a drizzle.
chain gang charlie almost 3 years ago
I only got to ‘YUrpp.. late in life, but after many years in life.I found the universal signal of all sailors still applied ( from Olangapo,, Hong Kong, Hakodate, Kaoshung, Keelung, Chinae Yokouska ,Sasebo still applied,,A scornful raised single finger….As well as a friendly demeanor in a warm small " working man’s" “Pub”…Made many a good friend…We all struggle…or so I found…