the hidden language
The Hidden Language of Hospital Nurses
Passing a blunt doesn't mean what you think it does, and you should be worried if a nurse talks to you about "pillow therapy."
The Hidden Language of Chess Players
In chess as in life, sometimes you're just a patzer caught in a zugzwang.
The Hidden Language of Mall Santas
In order to maintain their carefully manicured illusion, some mall Santas and their elves have to employ code words and slang just to communicate with each other.
The Hidden Language of Long Form Improvisers
We turned to the co-creator of the Upright Citizens Brigade to learn about yes-anding, premise improv, games, and status.
The Hidden Language of Comic Book Writers
Comic book lingo has gone mainstream, but there are still terms—like "red skies event"—that make no sense outside of the comic world. Writer Fred Van Lente explains what they mean.
The Hidden Language of Restaurant Kitchens
Each restaurant develops its own terminology, but there are terms that are used in almost all of them. Nat Towsen sat down with chef Jeff Teller to find out how to speak kitchen.
The Hidden Language of Kinksters
Kevin Allison, host of the Risk! podcast and member of comedy troupe The State, explains the meaning and origin behind the slang terms of the kink sex community.