Was that “nickname” ever used in the Earl of Beaconfield’s lifetime? And—although his father had him baptized as a baby—did he actually identify himself by his Jewish faith?
I think most educated Americans know who Disraeli was. But what is the connection with the word “rascal”? Is it a common British expression to say “dizzy rascal”?
For those punchline challenged (as I was) today, I found the answer on wikipedia: Dylan Kwabena Mills [MBE (born 18 September 1984), known professionally as Dizzee Rascal, is a British rapper and MC. He is often credited as a pioneer of British hip hop and grime music and was ranked by Complex as one of the greatest British rappers of all time.
Just a quickie: Gladstone to Disraeli-You’ll die either on the gallows or from syphilis…Disraeli-That depends, sir, on whether I embrace your politics or your mistress…
I’ve heard of Benjamin Disraeli, but I didn’t know he was nicknamed “Dizzy” until now. The thing you learn from reading comic strips. (Or at least the comments.)
seanfear 2 months ago
neither “Andy” – I hope!
A Common 'tator 2 months ago
The only British Prime Minister to have been born Jewish – Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, KG, PC, DL, JP, FRS…
enigmamz 2 months ago
One most Americans won’t know.
aussiebobm 2 months ago
Benjamin DisraeliPrime Minister of the United Kingdom (1868; 1874–1880)
snsurone76 2 months ago
Was that “nickname” ever used in the Earl of Beaconfield’s lifetime? And—although his father had him baptized as a baby—did he actually identify himself by his Jewish faith?
Mediatech 2 months ago
Dizzy Gillespie?
Dizzy Dean?
Dizzy Allen?
Dizzy Moore?
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tzid 2 months ago
Did he play the trumpet?
Calvinist1966 2 months ago
In the 1980s, the Labour Party leader Michael Foot had a dog named Dizzy after Benjamin Disraeli.
Sïr Sårçåsm SHÅDDÜP 2 months ago
What a Rascal
win.45mag 2 months ago
I was gonna say Gillespie.
BillEpilgrim Premium Member 2 months ago
Disraeli Gears?
Count Olaf Premium Member 2 months ago
Didn’t he make a fantastic classic record album with Cream in 1967?
Huckleberry Hiroshima 2 months ago
Wasn’t that Sir Doozy of Dourchestershireburgenflappenhousenacres?
The Orange Mailman 2 months ago
As an ignorant USA citizen, I read through the comments to gain knowledge but I still don’t understand the rascal punchline.
Wichita1.1 2 months ago
Presumably Disraeli.
asmbeers 2 months ago
Benjamin Disraeli, also had a Cream album named after him.
teachteed23 2 months ago
Do you mean the one who was nicknamed that or those who should have been?
bchellam Premium Member 2 months ago
I think most educated Americans know who Disraeli was. But what is the connection with the word “rascal”? Is it a common British expression to say “dizzy rascal”?
cuzinron47 2 months ago
Well dizzy is something that Andy can equate to.
formathe 2 months ago
At this point, outside of Great Britain, who cares?
hooglah 2 months ago
Would that be “DEAN”?
elgrecousa Premium Member 2 months ago
Deep down Andy is quite smart; otherwise, he couldn’t survive as a bum.
comicsboi Premium Member 2 months ago
For those punchline challenged (as I was) today, I found the answer on wikipedia: Dylan Kwabena Mills [MBE (born 18 September 1984), known professionally as Dizzee Rascal, is a British rapper and MC. He is often credited as a pioneer of British hip hop and grime music and was ranked by Complex as one of the greatest British rappers of all time.
Silence Dogood Premium Member 2 months ago
Just a quickie: Gladstone to Disraeli-You’ll die either on the gallows or from syphilis…Disraeli-That depends, sir, on whether I embrace your politics or your mistress…
tad1 2 months ago
I’ve heard of Benjamin Disraeli, but I didn’t know he was nicknamed “Dizzy” until now. The thing you learn from reading comic strips. (Or at least the comments.)
PaulLeckner 2 months ago
PM Benjamin Disraeli is Jewish.