Hello, Puzzlers! Holy Sugar! Fudge That!
Jan 28, 2026
Playful wordplay and name trivia kick things off with baby-name trends and band anecdotes. A deep dive into minced oaths explores substitutions like 'fudge', 'good gravy', and 'Jiminy Cricket'. Australian slang gets decoded, from 'arvo' to 'furphy' and 'tall poppy syndrome'. A quick synonym challenge celebrates National Puzzle Day with lively banter throughout.
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Top Baby Names Of 2025
- Olivia, Amelia, and Sophia were the top female baby names in 2025 according to BabyCenter.
- For boys, Noah, Liam, and Oliver led the list, showing Oliver/Olivia resurgence.
Use Mild Oaths For Family-Friendly Speech
- Use minced oaths (like "darn" or "fudge") to avoid explicit curses in family-friendly contexts.
- Imagine the situation (method acting) to pick the right mild oath naturally.
G-Rated Movie Line Rewrites
- TV and airline versions of R-rated lines get rewritten with creative G-rated phrases for lip sync.
- Fans celebrate these rewrites (e.g., Samuel L. Jackson's line became a weekday-safe version).