dheine1971, the Hoover dam was named after President Herbert Hoover. Back in the old days when someone would get a hole in their sock they would mend it through a process called darning.“Dam” and “damn” are homophones.“Darn” (as in, to darn a sock) and “darn” (as in, a milder expletive of “damn”) are homonyms.
Linux0s about 11 years ago
And the still lesser-known Hoover dang.
SusanSunshine Premium Member about 11 years ago
The Hoover dam happens when he pricks his finger with the needle.
Nighthawks Premium Member about 11 years ago
a chicken in every pot proves prosperity is just around the corner
Darryl Heine about 11 years ago
Why a HOOVER DARN?
qmwnebrvt about 11 years ago
dheine1971, the Hoover dam was named after President Herbert Hoover. Back in the old days when someone would get a hole in their sock they would mend it through a process called darning.“Dam” and “damn” are homophones.“Darn” (as in, to darn a sock) and “darn” (as in, a milder expletive of “damn”) are homonyms.
bmonk about 11 years ago
On the other hand, the Hoover Vacuum was quite well known. . . .
xpurplezebra about 11 years ago
a yarn
BRI-NO-MITE!! Premium Member about 11 years ago
The trick is to put a lightbulb in the sock when darning it.
goblyn about 11 years ago
That Darn Sock
snugharborman-catalog about 11 years ago
Used to be entertaining (if slow) to drive across Hoover Dam – now they’ve got that bridge to bypass it.