Things that make you wonder ...

[Machodoc]

I wonder if there's any relationship between "Deutsche Waffen" and the slang name, "douche waffle"? I can well imagine an American GI turning the German factory name into a derogatory English term that he could understand.

 

[Bob A]

I don't think the expression is that old.

I'd be curious as to the approximate time of its introduction into the language.

 

[marko12]

I like "waffles" preferably without the "douche".

 

[Peartree]

Ever wonder why everyone refers to Independence Day just as the 4th of July? We don't call Thanksgivg Nov 28th, nor do we call Labor Day, Sep 2nd. We refer to most of the other holidays with their names also. So why don't we call the 4th Independence Day? In these times, maybe we should look at this special day and give it's due and call if for what it representes, our Independence Day!

 

[Docster]

Ever wonder why everyone refers to Independence Day just as the 4th of July? We don't call Thanksgivg Nov 28th, nor do we call Labor Day, Sep 2nd. We refer to most of the other holidays with their names also. So why don't we call the 4th Independence Day? In these times, maybe we should look at this special day and give it's due and call if for what it representes, our Independence Day!

Agree, see my post called "Special Holiday Wish" in the Water Cooler. Posted it 3-4 days ago,no comments. It was to address exactly what you've mentioned......

 

[Melnic]

Ever wonder why everyone refers to Independence Day just as the 4th of July? We don't call Thanksgivg Nov 28th, nor do we call Labor Day, Sep 2nd. We refer to most of the other holidays with their names also. So why don't we call the 4th Independence Day? In these times, maybe we should look at this special day and give it's due and call if for what it representes, our Independence Day!

Ummmm,,, Thanksgiving, memorial, Easter Sunday, Labor day will change dates most every year.

I think I use 4th of July because it's easier to say. "The 4th" or "July 4th" and everyone I say it to knows what I mean.

I agree that using "Independance day" is a better way to say it. Darn, there I go again, another reason is I can spell July 4th better than Independence day. I don't dance on the 4th.

 

[Machodoc]

I don't think the expression is that old.

I'd be curious as to the approximate time of its introduction into the language.

Not as old in the way that we currently use it, to be sure, but language is flexible and meanings change, get hijacked, etc.

I remember that in the '60s and '70s the slogan, "Keep on truckin'" was not only a popular phrase, but it was also associated with "Mr. Natural," hippies, and the underground culture in general. It was only many years later that I read some first-hand WWI materials that showed the expression came out of WWI, and referred to the need to keep horse-drawn artillery and supplies moving (pulled wheeled vehicles were generally known as "trucks" in the horse-drawn days--where we got the term 'truck farm' for produce farms--then the term became applied to motorized vehicles designed to carry heavy loads).

 

[Streetgang]

Would a douche waffle be categorized as a German weapon? I know the Germans are into some kinky stuff, but I don't know.

 

[reverendbeer]

Would a douche waffle be categorized as a German weapon? I know the Germans are into some kinky stuff, but I don't know.

I read that and this image filled my head for some reason...

 

[hodgepodge]

Maybe Horten Deustche Waffe became Hoarding Douche Waffle?