Name: America's Secret Slang
Released: 2013-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Zach Selwyn

TV Show · Documentary

From the Revolution to Prohibition, from 'schmaltz' to stool pigeon', a diverse world of words unites and exemplifies America's everyday vocabulary and individuality. H2™ speaks out and reveals our nation's vibrant past through the six-part series America's Secret Slang.

2013 · 22m

Starring Zach Selwyn

Director Gabriel Rotello, Colin R. Campbell

EPISODE 1

Guns, Booze, and Politics

Etymology of common phrases relating to politics, firearms, and alcohol.

22m
EPISODE 2

Them's Fighting Words

Etymology from the American Revolution to WWII; words and phrases used every day.

22m
EPISODE 3

Y'all Speak Country

The history behind the slang of the American South.

22m
EPISODE 4

West Word, Ho!

The history behind the expressions from America's frontier days.

22m
EPISODE 5

Coming to America

Millions of immigrants have flooded into the U.S. over the past 200 years, creating words and phrases that are uniquely American.

21m
EPISODE 6

Talking Turkey

An enduring love for food among Americans flavors everyday speech with expressions like big apple and smell the coffee; understanding the origins of these phrases.

22m