The cartoon has been reprinted and redrawn widely throughout American history. Variants of the cartoon have different texts, e.g. “Unite or Dead”, and differently labeled segments, depending on the political bodies being appealed to with a large wang.
Love it!
Glossary of English language idioms derived from baseball
Charly horse, cover one’s bases and rain check are three idioms I was not aware originated with baseball. There are many more.
Reviewers! Turns out Wikipedia pretty much already has you set: “Sometimes referred to as ‘America’s pastime,’ baseball has especially affected the language of other competitive activities such as politics and business.” Hit your review of The Art of Fielding out of the park! (via Emily)
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London-based photographer Rob Matthews printed and bound all of Wikipedia’s featured articles. You know, for those old souls who just really like the feel of a book in their hands.
(via Flavorwire)
“featured articles”
How much thicker is it for everything?
Can’t think of a witty comment, sorry.
