About this episode

In this episode, Paul and Eric explore the humorous side of language through accidental innuendo and misunderstood phrases.

Episode 69 practically wrote itself.This week Paul and Eric explore accidental innuendo, misunderstood phrases, innocent words that sound dirty, and the strange ways language changes over time. From "balls to the wall" and "blowing your wad" to cockpits, dongles, Rocky Mountain oysters, and church bloopers, the conversation is equal parts comedy and linguistics.If you've ever laughed at a completely innocent phrase, this episode is for you.Subscribe for weekly conversations covering culture, language, history, technology, current events, and the absurdity of everyday life.

People in this episode

Hosts: Eric Green, Paul Ross

Topics covered

• language
• comedy
• linguistics
• accidental innuendo
• misunderstood phrases
• cultural phrases

Keywords

• language change
• innocent phrases
• comedy
• linguistics
• accidental innuendo
• cultural phrases
• humor

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