Topic: Clip Joint

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Dog Dazer
Episode 1031 1:28:20 - 1:33:52

1031: Dog Dazer

Dirty 30s Slang and Cinder Dick

The "Dirty 30s" segment explores slang terms from the 1930s, including "Chicago overcoat" (coffin), "Chicago typewriter" (Thompson submachine gun), and "Cinder Dick" (railroad detective). Other terms discussed include "clip joint" and "crust" (to insult). The hosts also touch on the 1970s term "boob tube" for television.