Must be age or my meds (probably both), these were my first thoughts upon seeing your word of the day, spiel. Yes, I know, the ' (noun) ' part, flew right by me

Glockenspiel

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Image of Glock En Spiel

Who would of thought a small thing like (a noun) would of caused me so much embarrassment ?

A writer, perhaps .

sandrewn

When I hear the word spiel, I think of loud and obnoxious politicians. 

Telemarketers never get a chance to deliver their spiel to me. If they get past my robo-killer software, or spoof a known number to trick me, depending on my mood, they get expertly cussed out or dial tone.

2 hours ago, JamesSavik said:

Telemarketers never get a chance to deliver their spiel to me. If they get past my robo-killer software, or spoof a known number to trick me, depending on my mood, they get expertly cussed out or dial tone.

I just don't answer the phone unless I recognize the number of the caller.