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Fighting Artichokes - 5 October 2015

A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

A Way with Words

Language Learning, Society & Culture, Education

4.6 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 5 October 2015

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

What’s in a mascot name? Maybe you’re a fan of the Banana Slugs, or you cheer for the Winged Beavers. Perhaps your loyalty lies with the Fighting Artichokes. There are some strange names for sports team out there. But what’s even stranger is the origin of the word mascot itself. It’s from a 19th-century opera! And: the host of a television show about gardening is tired of using the verb “to plant,” and is desperate for an alternative. But coming up with one is harder than you might think! Plus, a word for that sinking feeling when your favorite restaurant closes. Also, a word quiz based on the party game Taboo, the history of cataract, a begrudging ode to office jargon, and an old children’s song about popping the heads off of flowers. Read full show notes, hear hundreds of free episodes, send your thoughts and questions, and learn more on the A Way with Words website: https://waywordradio.org/contact. Be a part of the show: call 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free in the United States and Canada; worldwide, call or text/SMS +1 (619) 800-4443. Email words@waywordradio.org. Twitter @wayword. Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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you're listening to a way with words to show about language and how we use it.

0:33.2

I'm Grant Barrett.

0:34.2

And I'm Martha Barnett.

0:35.6

I'm not much of a fan of musicals.

0:37.4

Are you Grant?

0:38.4

Do you like musicals?

0:39.4

Yeah, yeah, I love them. Do you really?

0:40.4

Oh, sure.

0:41.4

I love to get carried away by the songs.

0:42.4

Oh, okay. All right, then. I love to get carried away by the songs. Okay. All right, well then you would love the musical I just saw.

0:47.0

It's called Come From Away, and I have to say that even though I'm not a fan of musicals,

0:52.0

this has to be one of the best theatrical experiences I have

0:55.3

had ever in my life anywhere.

0:57.3

Yes.

0:58.3

You see a fair amount.

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