Threats of native heads on pikes becoming popular among the more vicious Puritans came to be celebrated by re-naming the Cross-Colony Thruway the Mass Pike. In later years, in an attempt to erase any inference of apology for their violence toward the indigenous people, first-generation Massholes rushed to rename Sorrow Drive by adding a T* to its name.
The spirits of the Wampanoag have had the last laugh, however, as anyone who has witnessed a Storrowed vehicle can attest. The Wails of Storrow, as they came to be known (by me,) carry up and down the river, in syncopation with the splash of oars skimming atop the Charles: “WHAT THE SHTUP?!?!”
Additionally, peak Storrowing season (typically late August through mid-September) is the unofficial lead-up to the Thanksgiving holiday, and is celebrated with the singing of their beloved anthem, “Look What You Made Me Do”.
*Rumors of said T honoring the Boston Tea Party are unsubstantiated, as is any significance to the shortened reference to the MBTA.
I don't drink fancy coffee, but even if I did, I'd still subscribe for the belly laughs I get every time I read you. "shtupping" Hahaha Who needs Netflix when there's Substack.
I love the historical accuracy. Some people may think you are playing by using the word "shtupping." Yiddish was indeed widely spoken by the Mayflower set.
Thank you for giving me the perfect word for Thursday’s expression of gratitude. As we go ‘round the table declaring our thankfulness, I will simply say “shtupping!” Often the answer is (yawn) “family”. Such BS..ith!
Threats of native heads on pikes becoming popular among the more vicious Puritans came to be celebrated by re-naming the Cross-Colony Thruway the Mass Pike. In later years, in an attempt to erase any inference of apology for their violence toward the indigenous people, first-generation Massholes rushed to rename Sorrow Drive by adding a T* to its name.
The spirits of the Wampanoag have had the last laugh, however, as anyone who has witnessed a Storrowed vehicle can attest. The Wails of Storrow, as they came to be known (by me,) carry up and down the river, in syncopation with the splash of oars skimming atop the Charles: “WHAT THE SHTUP?!?!”
Additionally, peak Storrowing season (typically late August through mid-September) is the unofficial lead-up to the Thanksgiving holiday, and is celebrated with the singing of their beloved anthem, “Look What You Made Me Do”.
*Rumors of said T honoring the Boston Tea Party are unsubstantiated, as is any significance to the shortened reference to the MBTA.
I don't drink fancy coffee, but even if I did, I'd still subscribe for the belly laughs I get every time I read you. "shtupping" Hahaha Who needs Netflix when there's Substack.
I love the historical accuracy. Some people may think you are playing by using the word "shtupping." Yiddish was indeed widely spoken by the Mayflower set.
I agree with Roz Warren for the best line....
Just the laugh I needed! Brilliant.
You have taken anachronism to new heights -- delightful and as always, hilarious -- thank you!
"this song beith about shtupping!’"
As are most of the really good pop songs.
This line cracked me up.
Thank you for making me smile this morning!! :)
yeah that Mass. Pike is a bitch !!! rflmao you DO know how to get a man's intent..uhhh attention ha
and yeah to the question but over "time" the goalposts move but earth hmmm
maybe notsomuch
my mistake "walk on the moon"
Thank you for giving me the perfect word for Thursday’s expression of gratitude. As we go ‘round the table declaring our thankfulness, I will simply say “shtupping!” Often the answer is (yawn) “family”. Such BS..ith!
Christina Johnson, maybe you should try your hand at Comedy too!
Please bring this to Broadway, or Off-Broadway, or the Provincetown Players! A sure-fire hit, I thinketh.
If the title of a present B’way hit got away with “Shucked” as a title, I think “Shtupping” or “Shtuppith in Plymouth” would work!