Learned Lag

It's Due South of Pittsburgh

The city was founded in the 1880s, via the consolidation of Big Lick and Old Lick. No, really.

George Should Have Said Grackles

It's the only bird he knows about. Not that he actually knows what they are.

"Got Your Nose" Is Not a Letter

Seemed like kind of an easy day today. Except for that one.

It Was a Different Clarabell

Bob "Captain Kangaroo" Keeshan was the original Clarabell, but had moved on by the end of the series; the third (official) Clarabell was the only one who spoke.

Kinda Down Tonight

Apologies for George's cold and Amanda's mom's knee.

Oh the Shade

I mean, I guess it's possible that the impeachment question just came out of nowhere, but...

It's a Mountain Range

Rundle A can be demoralizing.

Waiting for the Fun Part

Clytemnestra was not a Muse, but the Sandman character was Thessaly.

Mercator Sucks

This is one of those early-in-the-season tough days. There's always one or two in the first week or so. I don't know whether it's intentional, but it definitely happens.

Back Again Woo!

We start LL78 with Amanda being surprise-promoted into Rundle A (she finished LL77 in 5th). This means she got to A one season faster than George (who was also surprise-promoted into A after finishing in 4th).