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Loading...Are you a Johnny Bull? My grandmother explains this depression era saying and Jersey Joe tracks it’s origin.
Name: Johnny Bull or John Bull
What: term used for a rich British person
Used: 17th century – 20th century
An interesting term from British and American past that is rarely used. It shows the early power of the media as the term migrated across the sea and was spread around in the US via newspapers.
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Jersey Joe checks out some more, fun holiday fun facts.
What: Christmas
Date: December 25
Occurrence: annual
Have a safe and Merry Christmas!
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Have you ever had a package on? My grandparents used this phrase all the time. For a good laugh – share the meaning with your friends!
What: Having a package on
Meaning: being over-intoxicated or drunk
Origin: Great Britain
It’s another one of those old school phrases that I have learned over the years from my grandparents. So, have YOU ever had a package on? Next time, you’re out for drinks with friends… see who is the first to say YES!