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Dec 2021
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EP149: Wonderful Origins of Everyday Exp...

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language. Richard Monastra tells the story of his first-cousin, Frank Olivo, and how in 1968, at 19-years-old he was dressed as Santa Claus at a Philadelphia Eagles football game where he was booed and pelted with snowballs. Comedian Leland Klassen shares stories from his Christmas past.

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Time Codes:

00:00 - Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 14)

10:00 - No! No! No! Who the Hell Boos Santa Claus?!

35:00 - Leland Klassen’s Christmas Comedy

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