Jumper Cables

What happens when a pair of jumper cables walks into a bar?

What's So Funny?

When someone warns, "Don't start anything," he or she means not to start any trouble. There is a double meaning with the word "start" because the job of jumper cables is to jump-start car batteries which aren't working.

Alan Headbloom

Alan advises Americans how to be global citizens and expats how to fit in to Michigan culture without annoying their native coworkers and clients. He also tweets and blogs at the intersection of language and culture. Over decades, he's traveled, studied, or lived on six continents, putting strange foods into his mouth and emitting strange sounds from it. His use of English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Swedish, Hausa, and Japanese all improve with alcohol use. He gives invited public presentations on culture and unsolicited private advice on English grammar and usage; the latter isn't always appreciated. Visit his website for information on consulting, coaching, or speaking engagements.