Something Rhymes with Purple

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This episode was recorded live at the Ambassadors Theatre in London.


Have you ever felt an emotion that you know is universal, but come to realise there’s no word for it?


Well Susie & Gyles have you covered in this week’s episode, as we dive into the world of untranslatable words and idioms.


You’re in for a treat Purple People! Where else would you find out what ‘grief bacon’ or ‘electric brain’ means and how these phenomenons are so relatable to our own lives.


We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us here: [email protected]


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Don’t forget that you can join us in person at our upcoming tour, tap the link to find tickets: www.somethingrhymeswithpurple.com 



Enjoy Susie’s Trio for the week: 


Fachidiot:  A German term for a one-track specialist who is an expert in his field, but takes a blinkered approach to multi-faceted problems.


Akiihi: A Hawaiian word that describes the forgetfulness of someone who has just been given directions and immediately forgets.


Attaccabottoni: An Italian  word to describe someone who button-holes you and proceeds to bore you with endless stories.



Gyles' poem this week was read out by the actor Neil Titley.


Poetry or Prose by Brandon Behan


There was a young man named Rollocks,

Who worked for Ferrier Pollocks. 

As he walked on the Strand, 

With his girl by the hand,

The tide came up to his knees


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