Nocturnal Originations

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on where the phrase "Pulling Your Leg" comes from. Why can't we stop talking about appendages? Who came up with this nonsense? Where are my legs? No, really, where are they? I...I...I can't feel them. Please. I'm being serious now. I CAN'T FEEL MY LE-Oh wait. I drank tequila again. Where am I? It smells like carpet and sadness. I'm...I'm just gonna like...catch you next season. Cool? Cool.

In this episode, well, it's not really an episode. We cobbled together some outtakes from before and after the shows to fill in the gap instead. Guess you'll just have to wait one more week for that other shoe! Thanks for listening :)

In this episode, we talk about the origin of the phrase "Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop". Does it have to do with kicking the bucket? Why shoes? Is this always a bad thing? Have you ever been GOTCHA'd? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on where the phrase "Cool Beans" comes from. Why beans? Why are they cool? Who let the beans get to room temperature? Were they that bad? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

In this episode, we discuss why Olympian medalists bite their medals...Is it made of candy? Maybe they're making a dental imprint on purpose? Do they just like the taste? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the origin of the phrase "The World is Your Oyster". Why not clams? What are pearls made of? Are the Rockefellers in on this? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the origin the Rodeo Clown. Why do they exist? Why clowns? Are their big floppy red shoes and goofy attire helpful in their profession? Stay tuned until next time to find out! *WARNING* the words "bastard" and "jackass" appear in this episode, so if you listen with your children, be prepared to explain why some donkeys parents aren't married.

In this episode, we talk about where the proof resides. Is it indeed inside of the pudding? Why is it in a sloppy dessert? How much pudding can a pudding chuck, chuck, if a pudding chuck could chuck pudding? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

In this episode, we double up and cover our thoughts on the origins of "Mind your P's and Q's" as well as "Mind your Beeswax". Why P? Why Q? Why do we covet thy neighbors wax? Are these even close to the same meaning? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on where the phrase "Cop a Feel" comes from. When did this begin? Who was the first Cop-Feeler-Upper? What does it even really mean? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

In this episode, we try and deduce the origin of the proverb "Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth". Is it because it bites? Why not in the eyes? Is this a horse that gifts things, a gifted horse, or a horse as a gift? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the origin of the phrase "Three Sheets to the Wind". Why sheets? Why three? Is this a yacht rock reference? Who was the first windy sheeter? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the origin of the word "Scuttlebutt". When did this start? Who was the first scuttlebutter (not for pop-tarts)? Why is this a thing and who still says this? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the origin of the phrase "Kick the Bucket". When did this become a thing? Who was the first bucket-kicker? Why after striking a receptacle were you sentenced to death? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

In this episode, we talk about why it's considered bad luck to walk under ladders. Who's ridiculous idea was this? Why is anyone scared that an inanimate object can curse them? How many times can we get off topic? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the origin of the phrase "Butter Someone Up". Why not grease? What did they do to deserve more flavor? Who started the butter parade? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

In this episode, we discuss why a cat is said to have 9 lives...Is it from Magic the Gathering? Maybe from a Carrie Underwood song? Possibly a slang term for flagellation? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the origin of the phrase "Spill the Beans". Is it from Ronald Reagan? Maybe from wartime campfire stories? Possibly Johnny Appleseed? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the origin of the Middle Finger. When did this start? What did it mean back in the day? Who was the first bird flipper? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the origin of the phrase "Beat Around the Bush". Is it from the bible? Maybe it's something a bit more taboo? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the origin of the phrase "Costs an Arm and a Leg". Is it from the black knight from Monty Python? Maybe its from The Godfather or Winston Churchill? Stay tuned until next time to find out!

Trailer for the upcoming new podcast from F'Tang! Media: Nocturnal Originations