Odd factoids

[Drago]

Walter, arch nemesis of Dennis the Menace, grew up to be a 280lb cage fighter, and now spends his adult years getting even on those who bullied him. Dennis the Menace died of an overdose in 2016. Gnasher was sent to Korea and became ingredients in a microwave ready meal.

 

[Dave7]

Most people think that Terry Venables’ real name is Terence.
However, it is actually Walter.

True story.
Many years ago we had elderley friends called Margot and Walter. She was German so pronounced it Valter. Both were very religious. One night there was a massive thunder storm and Margot was convinced it was the end of the world. So they got on thier knees and prayed. When it didn't stop she urged him on saying "pray harder Valter, pray harder".
I know its true as they both recounted it.
40 years later it still tickles us.

 

[bruce1530]

Walter, arch nemesis of Dennis the Menace, grew up to be Jacob Rees-Mogg

Fixed that for you

 

[classic33]

The two men who played the part of Lt. Col. Henry Blake in M.A.S.H., Roger Bowen in the movie and McLean Stevenson in the TV series, died just one day apart, their deaths were eerily similar to each other. Stevenson was 68, Bowen 63. Both died of a heart attack.

 

[Drago]

M.A.S.H. was inspired by the old adverts for Smash.

 

[Threevok]

The Smash Martians were the inspiration for the Kardashians

 

[Drago]

Kim Kardashian was a founder member of the KKK, or the KK as it was originally known.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

If you plant a flag at the North Pole it'll be half a mile away (from the pole) within minutes.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Kim Kardashian was a founder member of the KKK, or the KK as it was originally known.

Actually it was the KKKK which means Kim Kardasian Kan't Kount.

P.S. To the pedants, she can't spell either...

 

[Bonefish Blues]

The Smash Martians were the inspiration for the Kardashians

Well they were, until they realised that the Kardashians were significantly less believable than Smashmen (and that the latter had rather more fully-developed personalities)

 

[Dave7]

The phrase "pin back your ears" or "I will pin back your ears" originated in the 16thC when children caught stealing had one ear pinned or nailed to a post. The only way to get free was to rip it away. Ouch.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

The phrase "pin back your ears" or "I will pin back your ears" originated in the 16thC when children caught stealing had one ear pinned or nailed to a post. The only way to get free was to rip it away. Ouch.

It also led to the saying 'deaf as a post' of course

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

It also led to the saying 'deaf as a post' of course

Pardon?

 

[Andy_R]

You can tell the difference between crocodiles and alligators by the amount of time it takes them to see you.

 

[Drago]

Crocodiles are merely fat alligators. Or big boned, according to some zoologists.