What does schmiel mean?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Schlemiel (Yiddish: שלומיאל‎; sometimes spelled shlemiel or shlumiel) is a Yiddish term meaning “inept/incompetent person” or “fool”. It is a common archetype in Jewish humor, and so-called “schlemiel jokes” depict the schlemiel falling into unfortunate situations.

What happened to Shirley in Season 8?

Cindy Williams left the show in season 8 Just as season 7 of Laverne & Shirley was coming to an end, Williams became pregnant with her first child. The actor hoped production would help her hide her growing belly with props and costumes when she returned for season 8.

How does Laverne and Shirley end?

The character of Shirley marries and moves away, leaving Laverne on her own. Despite this, the show is still titled Laverne & Shirley. Lenny (Michael McKean) was also demoted from the main cast as McKean took time off to film This Is Spinal Tap; he would remain a recurring character, appearing in five episodes.

Did Laverne ever get married?

Unlike her friend Shirley, who winds up marrying an Army doctor named Walter Feeney. Laverne’s never been married.

Is Cindy married?

Bill Hudsonm. 1982–2000
Cindy Williams/Spouse

What is Hasenpfeffer and schlemiel?

A schlemiel is somebody who often spills his soup and a schlimazel is the person it lands on. Hasenpfeffer is actually a German stew and I have no idea why it is part of this ditty except that when it is all put together you cannot help but laugh at how it sounds.

What does schlemiel and schlimazel mean?

Schlemiel and Schlimazel are two Yiddish terms often used in a comical, but sometimes biting sense of humor. A Schlemiel is an inept clumsy person and a Schlimazel is a very unlucky person. There’s a Yiddish saying that translates to a funny way of explaining them both.

What is the origin of Hasenpfeffer?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_words_of_Yiddish_origin. Hasenpfeffer (also spelled hasenfeffer) is a traditional German stew made from marinated rabbit or hare. Pfeffer is not only the name of a spice, but also of a dish where the animal’s blood is used as a gelling agent for the sauce.

Did you know that Laverne and Shirley sang schlemiel before every episode?

However, many people are not aware of the origins of this silly, little ditty that Laverne and Shirley sang before every episode. Schlemiel and Schlimazel are two Yiddish terms often used in a comical, but sometimes biting sense of humor. A Schlemiel is an inept clumsy person and a Schlimazel is a very unlucky person.