Sad day. CIE closed.

In the US, Beano is something entirely different.

 

We know. From the Interweb.

"Beano is an over-the-counter supplement that contains a natural enzyme called alpha-galactosidase, which helps prevent flatulence (farting), abdominal bloating, and stomach pain."

Beano - the comic - is still publishing 50 issues a year. https://shop.beano.com/beano-comic-subscription#:
The first issue was published in July, 1938. Hey, it's even older than I am! Ain't that somethin'?

Story of the Beano name:

The Beano began in Dundee, Scotland. Its name comes from the word “beano,” which means “a party or a good time.” The first issue featured such characters as Lord Snooty and His Pals and the ostrich Big Eggo. Since 1938 more than 400 characters have appeared in The Beano.

 

I don't recall ever knowing the meaning, when I was a kid. No doubt my Glasgow-born Dad did. But we had a similar colloquial word in southern England - "beanfeast" with the same meaning.

 

Saw it. Schmearathon. Funny as hell, but somehow uncomfortable. Maybe it was seeing all that poutine. I've never eaten the stuff. Looks lethal and I think it is. Or maybe it was the uncomfortable nature of the discussion - for Leizer (Eli Battalion).

How about me - a Canadian who doesn't like hockey, back bacon, beer or poutine. But I still love it here.

 

And it WAS nice to hear Yiddish spoken. I should make it a point to hear more.