Carolyn answers “I do not get the How’s Tricks joke with...”

Allison G Herbert asked this question about Anxious People:

I do not get the How’s Tricks joke with the real estate agency. Can anyone explain that?

Carolyn The term "how's tricks" means "what's up" or "how's it going?" It's not commonly used in the US and as Lorrie said, it's a bit dumb, which is what mak…moreThe term "how's tricks" means "what's up" or "how's it going?" It's not commonly used in the US and as Lorrie said, it's a bit dumb, which is what makes it so ridiculous. The audible of her saying it is hilarious. I can just picture the detective feeling like she was stepping on his last nerve!(less)

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