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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2014 · 6 MIN

047 - Dunce, Blockhead, To Have the Upper Hand

from Why Do We Say That? · host Phil Chenevert

I talk about the interesting and kinda sad origin of the word Dunce.  Blockhead is not so interesting but still fun.   Please remember to speak distinctly when talking to older folk, some of us can't hear too well any more and it's embarrising to keep saying 'Huh?' "what's that again'?   This has been a public service announcement by the Old Geezer Association.  Now get off my lawn you young whippersnappers!!!  Keep your candles and dynamite in different drawers to keep from embarrasing situations when it gets dark.  Take it from me!  I know!!!!    

I talk about the interesting and kinda sad origin of the word Dunce.  Blockhead is not so interesting but still fun.   Please remember to speak distinctly when talking to older folk, some of us can't hear too well any more and it's embarrising to keep saying 'Huh?' "what's that again'?   This has been a public service announcement by the Old Geezer Association.  Now get off my lawn you young whippersnappers!!!  Keep your candles and dynamite in different drawers to keep from embarrasing situations when it gets dark.  Take it from me!  I know!!!!

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