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Funny Phrases
3. Interpretive Jiggery-Pokery
How justice Antonin Scalia described a recent Supreme Court decision upholding the Affordable Care Act.
Funny Things to Do
5. Chicken Pox Parties
The abandoned and now discredited practice of parents gathering children around a child known to have chicken pox and, among other methods to spread the infection, sharing lollipops. The theory was that chicken pox is less dangerous to children than adults, and should be encountered as early in life as possible. See also 70's.
Funny Words
6. Derring-Do
Another form of daring, especially of the heroic or archaic sort. See also Medieval.
Funny Things
7. Mouche
French for "fly", the artificial face moles that were a popular fashion choice in 19th century Europe. See also Fashion, French.
Funny Things to Do
8. Having to Wash Dishes at a Restaurant Because You Forgot Your Wallet
See also Old-Timey.
Funny Phrases
10. Hobo Floto Voto
Process by which Chicago politicians carried the homeless around town to vote multiple times and plied them with booze as a reward. See also Alcohol, Politics.
