Wild "Man" of Borneo. I think he was supposed to be a circus sideshow attraction back in the day.

Wreck of the Hesperus from the poem=complete destruction.

For us it was "dragged through a knot hole". At that point, I don't believe frontward or backward would make much difference.

How about "Crying in a bucket"!? Why? And why does this phrase enjoy such circulation?

"Oh brother!" Man, that one has been around a while. I wonder if Cain used to say it?