Hit the Pickle Button - 10 May 2010

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🗓️ 10 May 2010

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Who was that masked man? Was it the Barefoot Bandit, the Mummy Bandit, or perhaps the Botox Bandit? Or maybe it was the Bad-Breath Bandit? The hosts discuss the wacky names that law enforcement officers give to suspects. Also, what’s a pickle button? Why do we say “be there or be square”? And what does the word seditty mean in the African-American community? Hear hundreds of free episodes and learn more on the A Way with Words website: https://waywordradio.org. Be a part of the show: call or text 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free in the United States and Canada; elsewhere in the world, call or text +1 619 800 4443. Send voice notes or messages via WhatsApp 16198004443. Email words@waywordradio.org. Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:48.0	And I'm Grant Barrett. A story in the San Diego Union Tribune caught my eye it was about the Ho-Hum Bandit.
0:54.7	Did you see that Martha?
0:55.8	Oh-Hum Bandit.
0:57.8	The Hoh-Hum Bandit.
0:58.9	The FBI called him that because his demeanor is considered plain and unassuming. They don't know his name so of course they need a
1:04.4	shorthand right something memorable. The feds in particular are partial to putting bandit
1:09.3	in there somewhere they come up with a lot of other names for these guys and these gals.
1:13.2	Most of the names have something to do with appearance or behavior, but you know, some of these guys get
1:17.4	a lot easier than others.
1:19.0	Yeah.
1:20.0	You want to hear some of these?
1:21.0	Sure.
1:22.0	Now this is, this the the police and the feds
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