How “Blowing Smoke Up Someone’s A$$” went from medical treatment to a modern colloquial phrase.
Episode 7 min 40s

How “Blowing Smoke Up Someone’s A$$” went from medical treatment to a modern colloquial phrase.

Did you know the common, modern-day, colloquial expression about “blowing smoke up someone’s A$$” actually has a medical origin? Yep... it was a real therapy! In this podcast, we will review the bizarre practice, that made its way into modern vernacular.

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