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honestrosewater
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This winker's a stinker:
True or not? I don't feel like researching, so... whudduyal think?
True or not? I don't feel like researching, so... whudduyal think?Felix Winker invented the wink - as we now know it - in 1823.
Due to a loophole in early 19th Century laws he was able to patent the technique and collected royalties every time someone winked.
He became fabulously wealthy and lived to the ripe old age of 104.
In 1879, two years before his death he was immortalized in the year's most popular song entitled "Happy as That Old Winker"
- http://www.dazeofourlives.com/991129a.htm
The term 'wanker' originated in Britain in the early 20th century, and is derived from the verb 'to wank', meaning to masturbate. It was first used as a derogatory term for someone who was deemed foolish or annoying.
There are a few theories about the origin of 'wanker', but the most widely accepted one is that it comes from the Old English word 'wancol', meaning unsteady or unstable. Over time, this evolved into 'wanker' as a way to insult someone's character.
Yes, the term 'wanker' has gone through several changes in meaning over the years. In the 19th century, it was used to refer to someone who was lazy or weak. In the early 20th century, it was used to describe someone who was foolish or silly. It wasn't until the mid-20th century that it took on its modern meaning as a vulgar insult.
In the 1960s and 1970s, the term 'wanker' gained popularity in British slang, and was often used by young people as a way to express frustration or annoyance. It was also popularized in the Monty Python comedy group's skit "The Wacky Queen", which featured a character named Mr. Wanker. From there, it spread to other English-speaking countries and became a widely recognized insult.
Yes, 'wanker' is considered a vulgar and offensive term, and is often used as a way to insult someone's intelligence, character, or behavior. It is not an appropriate term to use in polite or professional settings, and can be considered discriminatory towards certain groups of people.