36 min listen
Flappers
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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Dec 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Join Susie and Gyles as they unravel the origins and evolution of the captivating language that defined the 1920s and 1930s, from the slang of flappers to the colloquial expressions born out of economic turmoil. Discover the hidden stories behind the words that shaped an era, as we delve deep into the fascinating etymology of this transformative period in language history.
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Enjoy Susie’s Trio for the week:
Fysigunkus - someone with no curiosity.
Turophile - a cheese lover.
Dygomy - a second marriage.
Gyles' poem this week was 'Unfortunate Coincidence' by Dorothy Parker
By the time you swear you’re his,
Shivering and sighing,
And he vows his passion is
Infinite, undying—
Lady, make a note of this:
One of you is lying.
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We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us on our NEW email address here: [email protected]
Want even more purple, people? Join the Purple Plus Club by clicking the banner in Apple podcasts or head to purpleplusclub.com to listen on other platforms'
Don’t forget that you can join us in person at our upcoming tour, tap the link to find tickets: www.somethingrhymeswithpurple.com
Enjoy Susie’s Trio for the week:
Fysigunkus - someone with no curiosity.
Turophile - a cheese lover.
Dygomy - a second marriage.
Gyles' poem this week was 'Unfortunate Coincidence' by Dorothy Parker
By the time you swear you’re his,
Shivering and sighing,
And he vows his passion is
Infinite, undying—
Lady, make a note of this:
One of you is lying.
A Sony Music Entertainment production.
Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts
To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Released:
Dec 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Bang-a-bonk: Word nerds Susie Dent and Gyles Brandreth explore the surprising origins of the English language. A Somethin’ Else Production. by Something Rhymes with Purple