Yes, this is a real thing, not just something people say when they’re trying to do a British accent! Jacob and Annie learn the contested origins of this very common and very bizarre expression.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Yes, this is a real thing, not just something people say when they’re trying to do a British accent! Jacob and Annie learn the contested origins of this very common and very bizarre expression. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yes, this is a real thing, not just something people say when they’re trying to do a British accent! Jacob and Annie learn the contested origins of this very common and very bizarre expression.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Bob's Your Uncle

Are you curious about the origins of slang terms you hear every day? In this short-form podcast, Jacob Rubin from Oakland, California and Annie Ward from London, England take a common or archaic example of slang and break it down: what it means, how to use it, and where it comes from. No matter where you’re from, you’ll be charmed by these amusing term origins and maybe even discover some new favorites!Hosted by Jacob Rubin and Annie Ward Produced by Will ScovillArt by Hannah Wardle

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Are you curious about the origins of slang terms you hear every day? In this short-form podcast, Jacob Rubin from Oakland, California and Annie Ward from London, England take a common or archaic example of slang and break it down: what it means, how to use it, and where it comes from. No matter where you’re from, you’ll be charmed by these amusing term origins and maybe even discover some new favorites! Hosted by Jacob Rubin and Annie Ward Produced by Will Scovill Art by Hannah Wardle

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Bob's Your Uncle

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