Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris

Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris

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Jess Zafarris and Rob Watts unravel the stories behind everyday words. Want to watch our episodes too? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www....

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episode Is he Santa Claus or Father Christmas? | FESTIVE ETYMOLOGY artwork
Is he Santa Claus or Father Christmas? | FESTIVE ETYMOLOGY

Join Rob and Jess for a festive feast of Christmas etymology. 🎅🏼 Is Santa Claus an Americanism? 🎩 Who was Sir Christmas? 🦌 How did the Santa's reindeer get their names? 🎶 Is it "four calling birds" or "four colly birds"? These questions answered and many more as we deck the halls with linguistic intrigue in another episode of Words Unravelled. 👀WATCH THIS EPISODE 👀 https://youtu.be/9A0hAxeFyo4 [https://youtu.be/9A0hAxeFyo4]

18. des. 2024 - 38 min
episode What did a "sin-eater" do? | JOB ETYMOLOGY artwork
What did a "sin-eater" do? | JOB ETYMOLOGY

Let's explore our words for jobs, professions and trades. 🪵What did carpenters originally make? 🐐Which animal did butchers originally butcher? 💩Where did a "gong farmer" actually farm? 🛒What is so gross about a grocer? These questions answered and many more in another Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris. 👀WATCH THIS EPISODE👀 https://youtu.be/L8QXVs2DNFk [https://youtu.be/L8QXVs2DNFk]

11. des. 2024 - 47 min
episode Is it a 'full stop' or a 'period'? | PUNCTUATION artwork
Is it a 'full stop' or a 'period'? | PUNCTUATION

Join Rob and Jess for a period as they get straight to the point about punctuation. 🏛️ Which punctuation mark came first? 💀 How can you punctuate sarcasm? ❓ Why does a question mark look like that? These questions answered - and many more - in another punctilious episode of Words Unravelled. 👀WATCH THIS EPISODE👀 https://youtu.be/DLBBiY5w8qM [https://youtu.be/DLBBiY5w8qM]

04. des. 2024 - 43 min
episode Is corporate jargon a synergistic value-add? | JARGON artwork
Is corporate jargon a synergistic value-add? | JARGON

Time to bust some jargon in another Words Unravelled. In this episode, Rob and Jess wade their way through the sea of business speak and legalese. 🦍Which joke created the "800-pound gorilla" 🪶Is all jargon a modern invention? 🏛️What do legal Latin phrases literally mean? These questions answered and many more in another wordy nerdy episode of Words Unravelled. 🎥 WATCH THIS EPISODE 🎥 https://youtu.be/ZqBYXlunxds [https://youtu.be/ZqBYXlunxds]

27. nov. 2024 - 41 min
episode Who is the Jack in a deck of cards? | GAME WORDS artwork
Who is the Jack in a deck of cards? | GAME WORDS

In this playful episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess dive into the fascinating world of fun and games. Ever wondered why we call it "chess" or how "poker" got its name? From the origins of classic card games to the strategic world of board games, our hosts uncover the surprising stories behind the words we use for play. ♠️ Who is the Jack in a pack of cards? ♟️ What exactly is a pawn? 🌍 How did Jenga get its name? 🅾 What's the best possible Scrabble word? These questions answered and more! ♖ Whether you’re a chess master or a card shark, this episode is your backstage pass to the etymology of entertainment. 🎥WATCH THIS EPISODE🎥 https://youtu.be/vBa8CIltJ24 [https://youtu.be/vBa8CIltJ24]   ==LINKS== Rob's YouTube channel: youtube.com/robwords [http://youtube.com/robwords] Jess' Useless Etymology blog: https://uselessetymology.com/ [https://uselessetymology.com/] Rob on X: x.com/robwordsyt [http://x.com/robwordsyt] Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris [http://tiktok.com/@jesszafarris] #etymology #wordorigins #chess

20. nov. 2024 - 43 min
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