Topic: Fiddlesticks

2 chapters across the catalog

Bigdala
Episode 939 54:16 - 57:26

939: Bigdala

Elizabeth Warren and the Etymology of Fiddlesticks

Senator Elizabeth Warren's use of the word "poop" and "fiddlesticks" in an interview prompts a lighthearted investigation into the origins of the latter term. Research suggests "fiddlesticks" may refer to traditional percussion instruments used in Cajun music or a game similar to Mikado. The hosts mock the Senator's public persona and her choice of mild expletives.

Opinews
Episode 911 2:30:53 - 2:38:24

911: Opinews

Archaic Word List, Bafflegab and Fiddlesticks

The hosts review a list of archaic words and phrases submitted by listeners, including "bafflegab," "skedaddle," "highfalutin," and "shiver my timbers." They discuss which phrases are worth reviving and which are "racist" or "Britishisms" that should be excluded from the project.