We don’t think about the words and phrases we use all the time - until Josh and Chuck look into them and tell everyone what they found. That’s the gist of this episode!
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# Stuff You Should Know Episode Summary
In this classic episode, Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating origins of common English phrases and expressions you use every day without thinking about them. From "on the wagon" and "bury the hatchet" to "in a pickle" and "que sera sera," the hosts uncover the surprising histories behind these idioms—including some pretty wild stories about temperance movements, Native American peace treaties, Shakespeare, and even some perfectly acceptable grammar mistakes that have stuck around for centuries. Whether you're a phrase origin enthusiast or just curious about why we say the weird things we say, this episode is packed with entertaining stories and fun facts that'll make you the most interesting person at your next dinner party.
Battlestar Galactica
2003
TV-14
★ 8.2
"Joseph Mankowitz, who I think that's the guy that they made Mank about, right? — Mank is referenced as a film made about Joseph Mankowitz, who wrote and directed The Barefoot Contessa."
— Josh
Ghostbusters
1984
1h 47m
★ 7.5
"The original Ghostbusters is the best because it's the best. — Used as a humorous example of circular logic (petitio principii) in argumentation."
— Josh
The Barefoot Contessa
1954
NR
2h 8m
★ 6.7
"In that movie, Ava Gardner's character, her family motto is inscribed on her Italian villa. K. Sera, Sera. — The film is mentioned as the original source of the 'Que Sera, Sera' phrase that Hitchcock later borrowed."
— Josh
The Cosby Show
1984
TV-PG
★ 7.0
"I have been in such a pickle since I saw you last. — Shakespeare's play is cited as the origin of the phrase 'in a pickle,' with Trinculo's line quoted as evidence."
— Chuck
The Man Who Knew Too Much
1956
PG
2h 1m
★ 7.4
"Que Sera, Sera was sung by Doris Day very famously in that movie, became a big hit. — The Hitchcock film is discussed as the source of the famous song 'Que Sera, Sera' performed by Doris Day."
— Josh
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