From drama to comedy: Ben Johnson and producers on the making of ‘Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story’.
    • Boomer Humor Doomergod@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      9 days ago

      The Blue Riband was the prize for having the fastest Atlantic crossing, and has become a synonym for the most important or high profile prize.

      I was confused, too.

    • Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteOPEnglish
      3·
      9 days ago

      Deadline is actually an American Hollywood/entertainment industry trade outlet, so it’s definitely not a Canadian thing.

      Weird metaphor to have in your style guide, though.

      • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        9 days ago

        Yeah, it sounds 100% on point for something from Letterkenny tho

        Like, can’t tell if it was a mistake and they fucked up a common word, or intentionally used a more complicated then needed one.