Kitschy Trip to New York City - Part 1
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Word of the Episode: Kitschy
The hosts discuss the word "kitschy," prompted by a recent family trip where their child asked what it meant.
They define "kitschy" as describing objects or art that are in poor taste due to excessive gaudiness or sentimentality, but sometimes appreciated ironically. Examples include overdone souvenir items like "I ❤️ NY" merchandise, snow globes, or Statue of Liberty trinkets.
The word comes from the German "kitsch," meaning worthless or trashy art, and entered English in the late 19th century. It’s often used to describe things that are…
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