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Tag Archives: "23 Skidoo" (23rd Street NYC Edison film).

BEING HEP, LIKE, TWENTY-THREE SKIDOO

A BEAUTY OF SLANG is its etymological appeal. Why “23” anyway? And, y’know, is it “hep” or “hip”? This clearly calls for some research.  My sources are multitudinous. With the … Continue reading

September 28, 2022 · 1 Comment