Topic: Big Apple

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John's Story Time
Episode 1201 33:28 - 39:48

1201: John's Story Time

1930s Slang and The Dirty Thirty

A segment titled "The Dirty Thirty" explores slang terms from the 1930s. Terms discussed include "Roscoe" and "Gat" for guns, "Blower" for a telephone, "Big Apple" for a city, and "Cinder Dick" for a railroad detective. The hosts discuss the etymology and potential for bringing these phrases back into modern usage.