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The Origin Story of Rock Paper Scissors
24:08 - 29:34 (05:26)
This podcast discusses the origins of Rock Paper Scissors and how it may have been adapted from the original Japanese name.
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This episode discusses the mystery behind the name "Roshambo" for Rock, Paper, Scissors, and its regional usage.
24:08 - 25:07 (00:59)
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This episode discusses the mystery behind the name "Roshambo" for Rock, Paper, Scissors, and its regional usage. It features a conversation with Jesse Thorn, where they discuss whether he uses the word "Roshambo" in San Francisco and passing it to his children.
ChapterThe Origin Story of Rock Paper Scissors
EpisodeRock Paper Scissors: Decider of Things
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The slang term "Roshambo" for the game of rock-paper-scissors is often attributed to San Francisco, but linguists are unsure of its true origin.
25:07 - 26:29 (01:21)
Summary
The slang term "Roshambo" for the game of rock-paper-scissors is often attributed to San Francisco, but linguists are unsure of its true origin. The speaker has only heard it from South Park and not from personal experience in San Francisco.
ChapterThe Origin Story of Rock Paper Scissors
EpisodeRock Paper Scissors: Decider of Things
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The spelling of the name of the game "Rock Paper Scissors" has varied over time, from "rochambeau" to "roshambo", and there is some debate around the game's original Japanese name.
26:29 - 28:07 (01:38)
Summary
The spelling of the name of the game "Rock Paper Scissors" has varied over time, from "rochambeau" to "roshambo", and there is some debate around the game's original Japanese name.
ChapterThe Origin Story of Rock Paper Scissors
EpisodeRock Paper Scissors: Decider of Things
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The origins of the popular game of Rock, Paper, Scissors, which has many different names in different parts of the world, remains a mystery.
28:07 - 29:34 (01:27)
Summary
The origins of the popular game of Rock, Paper, Scissors, which has many different names in different parts of the world, remains a mystery. However, the hosts explore the concept of game theory and how it applies to Roshanbo.