egghead
Who taught: Steve
Two days ago, I was so surprised by my friends at the church. They prepared a surprise party for Jessy and me. Well, two weeks ago, they gave me a heads up by asking me to be in the church on that day but I had no idea that there would be lunch and a special song and a game.
Do you know this song called Rainbow Connection? The song is beautiful and I like the lyrics. So, what Tim did for us was rewriting the song and singing it for us. Another thing that they were being so considerate for us was that Mandie sent me an email with the link to the video of Rainbow Connection Saturday night so that Jessy and I would know what song Tim sings for us. Aren’t they so kind?
It was one of those days you cannot forget. I am so happy that I have these amazing friends. Pittsburgh is my home and I am glad that I can stay here with you, my friends. The lyrics is so funny. You can find it at the end of this post.
After lunch, Steve and I had a little chat and he used one expression, “egghead.” You know what’s so funny now? These days, most of my friends know that I am trying to learn new expressions and, when they say those, they stop for a while to make sure I actually understand it or not. If I do not, they start to explain them to me. How amazing! So, I am telling you, my non-native English friends. Don’t be afraid to ask and make mistakes. They will help you out.
Anyway, when I heard it, my first feeling was that it would only describe shape and size of a head and probably refer to baldness. You know what I mean. Haven’t you seen those heads that are just like an egg? Where do you usually see those? Why don’t you think for a while? ……. Come on! You know where. It is usually at colleges. Think of your professors! Now, can you get what I say?
So, I was pretty sure that egghead means that kind of head and it does not have anything more than that. As usual, I was very wrong. I mean shape and size do play an important role but it has a deeper meaning. Can you guess? Here, I will give you a hint. One of its synonyms is geek. That’s right. That is what egghead means.
Fortunately, Wikipedia has everything about this expression. It even tells you historical background of it.
Ironically, both Steve and I teach at universities. Am I an egghead?
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“The Green Card Connection” by Tim
I know of somebody who’s staying in Pittsburgh, the place where they’ve longed to reside.
It’s been a long, hard, tumultuous process, not knowing where they’re going to be.
But finally, they have it! The Green Card connection, for Terry and Jessica Lee.
Terry and Jessica hail from Korea, a place they’d lived all their lives.
One day they realized they don’t have Primanti’s or bridges seen far and wide.
After they got here I guess that they decided they like Yinzers more than Kimchi.
Now yinz guys got it: The green card connection for Terry and Jessica Lee.
They’re “Learning English from Friends” like nebby and gumband and slippy.
Now that you’re permanent. It’s time to get real: There’s things we expect from you.
We have a cleaning list and grass that needs cutting . And the new guys buy donuts, too.
All this to say, That we’re really excited . You’re staying here at BHBC.
Cuz finally you have it: The green card connection for Terry and Jessica Lee!
La da da dee da da dog, I hope that this gets on your blog!
**Disclaimer** I am well aware that Jessica’s last name is Sim. However, Sim does not rhyme with “eee”, so instead I chose to use “Terry and Jessica Lee”. Please, just deal with it.