Helping to Change the World…Word by Word
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Helping to Change the World Word by Word
A bit by the comedian Gallagher from the 70s and 80s. He was mostly known for his “Sledge-o-Matic” gag where he smashed watermelons on stage. But not today!
Instead, he makes great fun of the English language.
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A classic song for a summer day. I grew up playing Alan Sherman’s album on our family record player! [If you cannot see the video in your newsletter feed, please click through to our site where you can view today’s fun.]
