Have you ever read a comic book or watched a superhero movie and seen those big, bold words flying across the page — BAM! POW! WHAM!? Those aren’t just sound effects — they’re part of what makes comic books such a fun, colourful world of language!

Superheroes don’t just save cities from villains — they’ve also saved some of our most exciting words and phrases. From the slang of the 1930s to the punchy dialogue of today, the language of comic books has shaped the way we talk, text, and even think about courage and creativity. So grab your cape and dictionary — it’s time to explore the artistic superhero lexicon!

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Explore how animal-related phrases like "busy as a bee" or "stubborn as a mule" began roaming freely in our everyday language.

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Pirates may have sailed the seas hundreds of years ago, but the way they talked still sails through our language today. Let’s hoist the sails and set off on an adventure to discover the story behind pirate lingo!

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In this kitchen, we’re not preparing food; we’re stirring the pot of words and phrases with a culinary twist! Find out what yummy language originated from food.

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3…2…1… BLAST OFF! In today's episode, we go galactic. We’re zooming through spacey sayings and cosmic catchphrases that people use every single day — without even thinking about where they came from!”

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Have you ever wondered why we use words like “herculean” to describe something really hard or “narcissist” for someone overly self-focused? This episode is about the influence of ancient myths and ledges on the everyday English language.

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This episode dives into the festive expressions we hear during the holiday season. It unpacks their origins and meanings, showing how these phrases capture the joy, generosity, and traditions of Christmas. Perfect for kids, it’s a fun way to learn about the language that makes Christmas so special.

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