Jimmy Fallon Skit Over Purdue's 'Boilermakers' Nickname Goes Viral
Purdue's "Boilermakers" nickname was the butt of a joke that went viral during "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" this ...
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Jimmy Fallon can't answer, so we will: Why did Purdue call itself Boilermakers?
For those only vaguely familiar with March Madness, seeing and hearing about Purdue may bring a couple of questions: What is a Boilermaker? What is Purdue's mascot? "Tonight Show" host Jimmy ...
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Jimmy Fallon might not know, but you should: Why is Purdue the 'Boilermakers'?
Purdue University's mascot, the Boilermakers, originated from a newspaper taunt in 1891 after a football victory against Wabash College. The nickname "Boilermakers" was intended to be an insult ...
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'What's a Boilermaker?' Jimmy Fallon has questions about Purdue's nickname
"What's a Boilermaker?" Fallon asked an actor in the crowd during a skit in the show's monologue. "It's just a guy who makes boilers," the man said later. "Why is Purdue called that?" Fallon asked.