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To: Dr. Sivana

28 posted on 02/15/2026 5:12:02 AM PST by Lazamataz (The quickest and easiest way to untold riches is to be elected to national office.)
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To: Lazamataz
Fizbin is obviously a 23rd century version of Kleebob (aka Mogul). Kleebob was invented by George Burns to confuse Gracie and Blanche so that they cannot play and then George and Harry can go to see the fights instead of going to the movies with the girls. In it, such rules include declarations and plays such as "Moolah", "Flinch", "Broadway", and "Mumfers", (which is an especially strong play if in Diamonds). There are revolving queens and spinning jacks.

Typical play:

Harry: 5 of clubs
George: 8 of spades, I dribbled, give me 1,400 points.

I believe that William Shatner (who suggested the idea) had seen the Burns and Allen skit, which was part of the first episode of their popular show.
https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/141898/is-there-a-source-for-fizzbin
29 posted on 02/15/2026 6:03:08 AM PST by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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