173 Entries Tagged “Old-Timey”
Funny Conveyances
101. Two-Goat Cart
The name says it all. This is usually used to describe a ride that is very stiff and uncomfortable, as in "This car rides rougher than a two-goat cart". See also Old-Timey.
Funny Things to Do
102. Carrying Machine Guns in Violin Cases
The foolproof way to disguise and transport your firearms. See also Old-Timey.
Funny Jobs
103. Knocker-up
Before the invention of alarm clocks, inns located in Ireland hired people to take note of guests awakening time and then knock on their room door to wake them up. More information here. See also Irish, Old-Timey.
Funny Things to Do
104. Swooning
... and then using smelling salts to revive the person. See also Old-Timey.
Funny Things to Do
105. Putting Brushes on Your Feet and Scrubbing the Kitchen Floor
See also Old-Timey.
Funny Insults
106. Schnook
A stupid or easily victimized person; a dupe. Probably Yiddish origin. See also Old-Timey, Yiddish.
Funny Things to Do
107. Hitting Someone over the Head with a Frying Pan
Disgruntled wives, unite! See also Old-Timey.
Funny Clothes
110. Hand Muffs Shop
For cold days when mittens and gloves are just too practical. See also Old-Timey.