Something Rhymes with Purple

Alphabetician

Dec 12, 2023
Join Susie and Gyles as they explore the whimsical origins of the alphabet, discussing letters A and C, the taboo nature of the 'C word', the phrase 'to warm your cockles', the etymology of the word 'pants', and the concept of zoanthropy and anthropomorphic characters.
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ANECDOTE

Film Anecdote

  • Gyles watched a film starring Marilyn Monroe, Eve Arden, and an Alan Ladd look-alike.
  • The plot involved an Elon Musk-like figure joining a musical satirizing famous people.
INSIGHT

Name Recall

  • Susie observes a "personality" to names, aiding recall even when forgotten.
  • She notes a sense of recognition when landing on the correct first letter.
ANECDOTE

Evolution of "A"

  • The letter "A" originated as a symbol resembling an ox, evolving through Phoenician and Greek forms.
  • The Romans later added serifs, shaping the "A" we recognize today.
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