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Podcast: A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Episode: Tip of the Iceberg - 23 March 2026
Description: Why does the term vegetarian cause so much confusion? Some people assume it means avoiding red meat but still eating chicken. And is there a term for a vegetarian who also eats fish and poultry? Plus, screwball comedies from the 1930s mix slapstick humor and clever dialogue. But howâd they get the name screwball? And if youâve ever wondered when exactly pigs fly, how about⌠on Saint Neverâs Day! Also, ahead of the curve vs. ahead of the curb, cute aggression, That burns my onions and That frosts my cookies, drinking black cows and brown cows, another take-off quiz...