Thanksgiving Phrases Origin: Food Coma, Couch Potato & Turkey Trot Explained! 🦃

Ever wondered why we say “food coma” after Thanksgiving—or where “couch potato” really came from? In this fun, “feast-paced” episode of “Have YOU Heard?”, Troy W. Hudson uncovers the surprising 1980’s origin of “food coma” (spoiler: it’s NOT the turkey!), the 1976 birth of “couch potato,” and the triple history of “Turkey Trot”—from scandalous dance to epic race!

Perfect for Thanksgiving lovers, word nerds, and trivia fans. Be the smartest one in your family at the dinner table!

⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 – “Food Coma” (It’s the Carbs!)
01:10 – “Couch Potato” (1976 Phone Call!)
02:02 – “Turkey Trot” (Dance, Race & Real Turkeys!)
03:14 – “Stuffed” (600 Years Old!)
03:41 – “Eyes Bigger Than Your Stomach”
04:10 – “Eating Pants” (Modern Thanksgiving Hack)
04:38 – “Leftovers” = The Real MVP

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Troy W. Hudson

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

— Contact —
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☎️ 803.528.5899

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SURPRISING Origin of Your Favorite Food and Holiday Phrases!

Ever wonder why we say “talk turkey” when we mean business, or how “eating humble pie” became an idiom for admitting you were wrong? 🤔

Dive into the surprising, sometimes bizarre, history and etymology of seven common English phrases!

From colonial hunts and medieval deer organs to 12th-century bacon prizes, your Thanksgiving and everyday conversations will never be the same.

Learn the stories behind:
* Talk Turkey 🦃
* Eat Humble Pie 🥧
* Cornucopia 🍎
* Gravy Train 💰
* Bring Home the Bacon 🥓
* Apple of My Eye 👀
* Count Your Blessings 🙏

*Sources:
– “Talk turkey”: Oxford English Dictionary; Smithsonian Magazine archives
– “Eat humble pie”: Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary (1755); Medieval cooking manuscripts; etymological records showing “umbles” from Old French “nombles”
– “Cornucopia”: Greek mythology; Ovid’s “Metamorphoses”
– “Gravy train”: Railroad terminology archives; 1920s American slang dictionaries
– “Bring home the bacon”: Dunmow Flitch Trials records; Joe Gans 1906 fight documentation
– “Apple of my eye”: King James Bible (Deuteronomy 32:10, Psalms 17:8); Anglo-Saxon Chronicles
– “Count your blessings”: Johnson Oatman Jr. hymnal (1897); Library of Congress records

⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 The Origin of “Talk Turkey”
1:01 – The Meaning Behind “Eat Humble Pie”
1:41 – The GOAT Origin of “Cornucopia”
2:16 – The Railroad Slang of “Gravy Train”
2:48 – The Bizarre History of “Bring Home the Bacon”
3:22 – The Precious Meaning of “Apple of My Eye”
3:50 – The Hymn That Gave Us “Count Your Blessings”

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Troy W. Hudson

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

— Contact —
📧 troy@troywhudson.com
☎️ 803.528.5899

— Demos/Channels —
✅ https://www.troywhudson.com
🎥 https://youtube.com/troywhudson
🎥 https://youtube.com/haveyouheard
🎥 https://youtube.com/haveyallheardtroy
🎥 https://youtube.com/heroesofhonor
🎥 https://youtube.com/troysbrainpopcorn

— Social —
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Why EVERYONE Is Saying “Six Seven” 😳

Have YOU Heard? Kids everywhere are shouting “SIX SEVEN!” — but what does it actually mean? 🤔

In this episode, Troy W. Hudson breaks down how a random rap lyric turned into 2025’s Word of the Year, crowned by Dictionary.com itself — even though it means absolutely NOTHING!

From viral TikToks and basketball memes to total linguistic chaos, this is the wildest internet phenomenon of the year.

⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 — Intro: “Six Seven” takes over the internet
00:37 — How a random rap lyric went viral
00:57 — The LaMelo Ball connection
01:23 — The teen who became “Mr. 6-7”
02:04 — Celebs and athletes join the trend
02:35 — Schools start banning “Six Seven”
02:54 — The meaning behind the meaninglessness
04:00 — Why kids love the chaos
04:15 — Will it survive 2026?
04:35 — Outro + viewer challenge

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Troy W. Hudson

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

— Contact —
📧 troy@troywhudson.com
☎️ 803.528.5899

— Demos/Channels —
✅ https://www.troywhudson.com
🎥 https://youtube.com/troywhudson
🎥 https://youtube.com/haveyouheard
🎥 https://youtube.com/haveyallheardtroy
🎥 https://youtube.com/heroesofhonor
🎥 https://youtube.com/troysbrainpopcorn

— Social —
🎙️ Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troywhudson
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The Terrifying Truth Behind Everyday Phrases 😨

In this episode of Have YOU Heard?, Troy W. Hudson explores the eerie origins of common spooky phrases — from “scared the living daylights” and “witch hunt” to “dead ringer,” “ghost of a chance,” and “gives me the creeps.” Discover the dark, funny, and historical roots behind the expressions we use every day, told with Troy’s signature humor and storytelling style.

🕒 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – The Strange Origins of Scared the Living Daylights 💀
00:38 – The Boogeyman’s Devilish Roots 😈
01:11 – Real History Behind “Witch Hunt” 🔥
01:39 – How “Dead Ringer” Got Twisted ☠️
02:10 – “Ghost of a Chance” 👻
02:32 – Why We Say “Gives Me the Creeps” 🕷️

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Troy W. Hudson

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

— Contact —
📧 troy@troywhudson.com
☎️ 803.528.5899

— Demos/Channels —
✅ https://www.troywhudson.com
🎥 https://youtube.com/troywhudson
🎥 https://youtube.com/haveyouheard
🎥 https://youtube.com/haveyallheardtroy
🎥 https://youtube.com/heroesofhonor
🎥 https://youtube.com/troysbrainpopcorn

— Social —
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🎙️ FaceBook – https://www.facebook.com/TroyWVO
🎙️ Instagram – http://instagram.com/troywhudson_vo
🎙️ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@troywhudson

#haveyouheard #history #trivia #voiceover #malevoiceover #celebrateeveryday #storyteller #narrator #oncameratalent #ugc #usergeneratedcontent #oncameraguy #etymology #phraseology #wordplay #definitions #etymology #syntax #semantics #lexicology #idioms #wordstudy #vocabulary #education

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7 Weird Phrases You Use Every Day—But Have NO Idea Where They Came From!

This episode of Have YOU Heard? explores the surprising origins of popular English idioms like “cold turkey,” “raining cats and dogs,” and “skeletons in the closet.” Discover the strange history, humor, and cultural roots behind 7 phrases you use every day without realizing how weird they really are. Perfect for language lovers, trivia fans, and history buffs who enjoy fun, fast storytelling with personality.

🕒 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Cold Turkey 🦃
00:39 – Raining Cats and Dogs ☔
01:04 – Skeletons in the Closet 💀
01:30 – Kick Over the Traces 🐎
01:55 – Through Thick and Thin 🌲
02:21 – Butterfingers 🧈
02:52 – Chew the Fat 🥓

#SkeletonsintheCloset #ColdTurkey #RainingCatsAndDogs #KickOvertheTraces #Etymology #ThroughThickandThin #Butterfingers #ChewtheFat

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Troy W. Hudson

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

— Contact —
📧 troy@troywhudson.com
☎️ 803.528.5899

— Demos/Channels —
✅ https://www.troywhudson.com
🎥 https://youtube.com/troywhudson
🎥 https://youtube.com/haveyouheard
🎥 https://youtube.com/haveyallheardtroy
🎥 https://youtube.com/heroesofhonor
🎥 https://youtube.com/troysbrainpopcorn

— Social —
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🎙️ FaceBook – https://www.facebook.com/TroyWVO
🎙️ Instagram – http://instagram.com/troywhudson_vo
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7 Crazy Phrase Origins You Won’t Believe!

Have YOU Heard? why we say “the whole nine yards,” “caught red-handed,” or “pulling out all the stops”? 🤔 In this week’s Have YOU heard?, we uncover the bizarre, funny, and downright surprising true stories behind 7 everyday phrases. From coal miners to Scottish cattle thieves to ol’ timey organists, the history is wilder than you think!

👉 Discover strange phrase origins you never learned in school
👉 Family-friendly trivia with humor, history, and fun
👉 Perfect for word nerds, trivia fans, and curious minds!

This episode of Have YOU heard? explains the weird and unusual origins of 7 common English phrases: “the whole nine yards,” “throw someone under the bus,” “jump the shark,” “getting your dander up,” “born with a silver spoon,” “caught red-handed,” and “pulling out all the stops.” Learn the history, trivia, and fun facts behind these popular sayings in an entertaining, family-friendly way.

⏱️ Time Stamps

0:00 – The Whole Nine Yards (coal mining grind)
1:24 – Throw Someone Under the Bus (British politics & betrayal)
2:42 – Jump the Shark 🦈 (Happy Days & TV history)
4:04 – Getting Your Dander Up (sticky sugar mess)
5:26 – Born with a Silver Spoon (medieval paranoia)
6:48 – Caught Red-Handed (Scottish cattle law)
8:02 – Pulling Out All the Stops (medieval organ music)

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Troy W. Hudson

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

— Contact —
📧 troy@troywhudson.com
☎️ 803.528.5899

— Demos/Channels —
✅ https://www.troywhudson.com
🎥 https://youtube.com/troywhudson
🎥 https://youtube.com/haveyouheard
🎥 https://youtube.com/haveyallheardtroy
🎥 https://youtube.com/heroesofhonor
🎥 https://youtube.com/troysbrainpopcorn

— Social —
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🎙️ Instagram – http://instagram.com/troywhudson_vo
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7 Common Phrases with SHOCKING Dark Origins You Never Knew!

Think you know where common phrases come from? Think again! Discover the jaw-dropping dark origins behind 7 everyday expressions we use without thinking.

From ancient beliefs about crocodiles literally crying while eating humans, to Dutch admirals preserving enemies in pickle juice, these phrase origins will blow your mind!

Learn why “piece of cake” has roots in slavery resistance, how “under the weather” saved seasick sailors, and the brutal battlefield reality behind “bite the dust.”

Perfect for history buffs, etymology lovers, and anyone who enjoys fascinating facts that’ll make you the most interesting person at parties!

🐊 Medieval crocodile mythology revealed
⚔️ Ancient battlefield phrases decoded
🎂 Hidden slavery resistance in common sayings
🥒 Naval warfare meets pickle preservation
💇‍♀️ Aristocratic hair torture explained
🍺 Pub culture phrase origins
⛈️ Maritime survival strategies

⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 – Crocodile Tears: Mythology vs Reality
0:40 – Bite the Dust: From Homer to Queen
1:08 – Piece of Cake: Slavery Resistance Hidden in Plain Sight
1:35 – In a Pickle: Dutch Naval Brutality
1:58 – Let Your Hair Down: Aristocratic Hair Torture
2:25 – Mind Your P’s and Q’s: Rowdy Pub Economics
2:52 – Under the Weather: Maritime Medical Wisdom

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Troy W. Hudson

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

— Contact —
📧 troy@troywhudson.com
☎️ 803.528.5899

— Demos/Channels —
✅ https://www.troywhudson.com
🎥 https://youtube.com/troywhudson
🎥 https://youtube.com/haveyouheard
🎥 https://youtube.com/haveyallheardtroy
🎥 https://youtube.com/heroesofhonor
🎥 https://youtube.com/troysbrainpopcorn

— Social —
🎙️ Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troywhudson
🎙️ FaceBook – https://www.facebook.com/TroyWVO
🎙️ Instagram – http://instagram.com/troywhudson_vo
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#haveyouheard #history #trivia #voiceover #malevoiceover #celebrateeveryday #storyteller #narrator #oncameratalent #ugc #usergeneratedcontent

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“Have You Heard?” where these everyday phrases come from? Think again! 🤯

Discover the SHOCKING true stories behind 7 phrases you probably used TODAY. From hat makers literally going insane from mercury poisoning to Victorian coffins rigged with escape bells – these origins will blow your mind!

In this episode, you’ll learn the dark history behind:
✅ “Mad as a Hatter” – Real mercury madness
✅ “Saved by the Bell” – Burial horror stories
✅ “Pulling Your Leg” – Criminal street tactics
✅ “Break a Leg” – Supernatural theater superstitions
✅ Plus 3 more shocking phrase origins!

Perfect for trivia lovers, history buffs, and anyone who loves surprising facts! Share these at your next party and watch everyone’s jaw drop.

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#PhraseOrigins #WeirdFacts #HistoryFacts #Trivia #DidYouKnow #Etymology #InterestingFacts #HaveYouHeard

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Troy W. Hudson

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – 🎩 Mad as a Hatter (Mercury Poisoning)
0:36 – 🐕 Barking Up the Wrong Tree (Raccoon Hunting)
0:59 – 🔔 Saved by the Bell (Burial Safety)
1:24 – 🪓 Flying Off the Handle (Dangerous Axes)
1:46 – 🧈 Butter Someone Up (Hindu Worship)
2:10 – 🦵 Pulling Your Leg (Street Crime)
2:38 – 🎭 Break a Leg (Theater Superstition)

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

— Contact —
📧 troy@troywhudson.com
☎️ 803.528.5899

— Demos/Channels —
✅ https://www.troywhudson.com
🎥 https://youtube.com/troywhudson
🎥 https://youtube.com/haveyouheard
🎥 https://youtube.com/haveyallheardtroy
🎥 https://youtube.com/heroesofhonor
🎥 https://youtube.com/troysbrainpopcorn

— Social —
🎙️ Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troywhudson
🎙️ FaceBook – https://www.facebook.com/TroyWVO
🎙️ Instagram – http://instagram.com/troywhudson_vo
🎙️ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@troywhudson

#haveyouheard #history #trivia #voiceover #malevoiceover #celebrateeveryday #storyteller #narrator #oncameratalent #ugc #usergeneratedcontent

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