Apr 292008
I’ve heard the names Frick and Frack all my life, but I don’t remember ever learning why we use those names to refer to pairs of insufferable idiots inseparable friends. Sadly, I found this out only on hearing of the recent death of Mr Frick.
Frick and Frack were the stage names of Werner Groebli and Hansruedi (Hans) R. Mauch, comedy ice skaters from Switzerland who were mst popular on the 1930s and ’40s. Mauch — Mr. Frack — died in 1979. Groebli — Mr. Frick — passed away just a couple weeks ago. His signature move involved leaning back at a seemingly impossible angle while skating in circles.
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I’m just puzzled by the backpack.
you know i can remember watching these guys as a kid…no not in the 40s but after watching the vid it all came back to me, going to see an ice show with them. that limbo skating and the swiss outfit was what reminded me.
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Please, please, please update your blog.
I know you haven’t been feeling great lately but I need food for thought.
UPDATE.
Even if it’s just another quote series or random picture of some techy thing. Something to read besides emo rantings of teenagers would make my day.
Yeah. . .okay.