717 - Words that Sound Funny

1214. This week, we look at why we say, "It's all Greek to me" when we don't understand something. We trace the phrase from medieval monks who couldn't read Greek manuscripts to Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," and look at how other languages, like Czech, German, and Cantonese, exp ...  Show more

1213. Pulitzer-Prize-winning dance critic Sarah L. Kaufman goes deeper into her journey from the "Washington Post" copy desk to the world of professional dance criticism. We look at how writing about an art form is the ultimate exercise in verb selection, why our brains physicall ...  Show more

This humorous collection of phrases, puns, and other kinds of wordplay is a good reminder of the delights of language. Resources & links related to this episode: Secrets of Adulthood Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's b ...  Show more

One of the best ways to get girls attracted to you is to make them laugh. In this episode, Mark gives away 20 brilliant one-liners that crack girls up every time. Add these hilarious lines into your conversations & texts with women and your success rate will skyrocket.  Mark's Em ...  Show more

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