What's a cheap pop?

A cheap pop is a pro-wrestling term that means saying something that will get an instant crowd reaction. Cheer or Jeer.

And they're happening all around you. Everywhere.

For instance: When the crowd goes nuts when a lead singer shouts "Hello...(your state, town, area)," or changes the lyrics to a song to mention the city: that's a cheap pop.

When a politician references your hometown in a speech or campaign stop and you clap: that's a cheap pop.

When Osama Bin Laden releases a tape and says "Death to America." That's a cheap pop. You know, to his supporters.

Cheap pops are surefire ways to get an audience to go ape shit. With that in mind, here's 10 memorable cheap pops from recent memory.

Recently, I asked some long time YBNBY readers if they'd like to share a thought or post on our main page. Loyal 77 member Evangeline is the first one to step up to the plate.

Here's a repost of an interesting article from her blog, on the beauties and benefits of profanity. Fucking enlightening, so read on...

This may shock and amaze some readers, but recent studies from Keele University have shown that swearing relieves pain.

No shit.

"While it isn't clear how or why this link exists, the team believes that the pain-lessening effect occurs because swearing triggers our natural 'fight-or-flight' response."

There is a flipside though. According to the Dr Richards who headed the study
"If they want to use this pain-lessening effect to their advantage they need to do less casual swearing."

So next time you stub your toe, let a few choice words rip, its good for you.

Thanks, Evangeline. I'm glad to know all my curses are helping me out.
Please read more from Evangeline @ A Typical Typings.