Banter is a vital part of British humor. Taking the mickey is a part of that! Learn what taking the mickey means, where it comes from, and how it ties into the unique tradition of cockney rhyming slang. Jacob and Annie break it all down in our longest (and grossest) episode yet!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>.

Banter is a vital part of British humor. Taking the mickey is a part of that! Learn what taking the mickey means, where it comes from, and how it ties into the unique tradition of cockney rhyming slang. Jacob and Annie break it all down in our longest (and grossest) episode yet! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Banter is a vital part of British humor. Taking the mickey is a part of that! Learn what taking the mickey means, where it comes from, and how it ties into the unique tradition of cockney rhyming slang. Jacob and Annie break it all down in our longest (and grossest) episode yet!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>.

Taking the Mickey

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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Taking the Mickey

Taking the Mickey