The history behind the words
Do you know where the words ¨Teddy Bear¨ and ¨Hot dog¨ come from?
This word refers to a soft stuffed (relleno) toy bear. It was named after the American president Theodore Roosevelt, whose nickname was Teddy. Among his hobbies, he liked hunting bears. It is said that he saved the life of a brown bear cub (cachorro). Then, this story appeared in a cartoon in the Washington Post. After that, stuffed bears were called teddy bears.
HOT DOG
The use of this word to mean sausage comes from the XIX century. Hot referred to the temperature of the sausage, of course. And dog may have been a reference to the alleged (presuntos) contents of the sausage. In 1845 there were many accusations against sausage makers of using dog meat to make the sausage (which was not true). The term became popular and was often used in newspapers, making it as common as it is today.
The use of this word to mean sausage comes from the XIX century. Hot referred to the temperature of the sausage, of course. And dog may have been a reference to the alleged (presuntos) contents of the sausage. In 1845 there were many accusations against sausage makers of using dog meat to make the sausage (which was not true). The term became popular and was often used in newspapers, making it as common as it is today.
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24 comments:
Hi Tami!!
I can't believe that we have finished all our exams!
WOW!! I think that this post is really interesting!! We are always learning new things.... I can say only two things.... THANK YOU, and CONGRATULATIONS!!
Hello tammy!!
The history of sausages... has given a little me disgust!..The one of the dogs must be by something. That is to say! it will think to me twice before eating sausages!!!
I don't know if this written is good, I think that I have some mistakes!!
Lots of kissessss!!!
**I love you my small chicken!!!**
Luna, although you make mistakes, keep on writing. This kind of activities will make your English improve.
Thanks!
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Great post, Tami!! Lately, you've got lots of good ideas (I don't forget that one of opening an email account for this blog)!!
I think we have to translate some words so that everybody understands it. You know...we have to attract more clients (readers) from school.
If you want and you let me do it, I can translate some words in your text, ok?
Have you thought any passwords yet? Don't worry, Lucía F. can help us (hahaha)!!
Thanks!!
My best kisses
Sue!! I can´t believe it either!I have been sleeping the whole afternoon!...
I saw this curiosities and I thougth: I must post it in our blog!!
I love that you like it!
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Lunx! You are really welcome here, so I hope you to participate in more occasions. You will improve your english! believe me!
LOTS OF KISSES!
Susi(teacher)!! Now we haven´t exams so I can think about the blog, this is the reason for I have new ideas...hehe
I´m agree with you that we have to translate some words, I thought it, but I didn´t know which translate, so...I prefered post it in english. Do it when you can,please!;)
I have thought a lot of passwords, but I don´t know which is the best, maybe we need Gem and Sue. We can get together Lucia F. , she is a really good help!haha...
All of my kisses!
Girls!!I've just opened a mail account in gmail.
I've sent you an email where you can read some information about talesoutofourschool@gmail.com!!!
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Helloo!
A very important question....
Is Angel León coming tomorrow to the school??
You know it is really important for Sociales' people... If he didn't come, we could sleep one more hour...
So please, we need an answer!!
Thanks!
We want Angel's health to improve...
But we know it will take some time..
So we advice him to stay at home as long as necessary... hahahaha!
Tomorrow we´ll mus´t go to the school at the first hour,GEM?
Sue you know it?
Tell me please!
Thanks!
Girls, I'm not sure, but I think, Angel Lion will go to school tomorrow...Sorry!!
Sweet dreams
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Ok... Thank you Susanaaaa!!
Now I'm going to bed...because I don't want to be late tomorrow!!
Lots of kisses!!
hello my little girls!!
i can´t imagine the idea of eat a sausage made of dog! but also i don´t want to think which is the content of the oscar mayers´ sausages because...
hahahaha
tami i love your storyes and the blog xd see you soon
luci and susi you will rock me hehehe your song is very good xd
Oh my little Luci,
I know all of you have been deeply marked by this post... Hot dogs won't be the same for us...
And Oscar Mayer´s sausages... Oh my god...I can´t imagine it!!!!
kisses and more kisses!!
GEM!! where are you???????
I think you don´t want to say something about hot dogs, because you are a little dissapointed with the ingredients they have. Maybe it is only a legend my dear Gem, so don´t worry... It isn´t the end of hot dogs!!haha...
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Hello, Tami!! I love your post, really!! I think I will keep on eating hot dogs (I don't eat them very often) though they don't seem very attractive now...
Girls, I'm sorry. I'm really tired this week due to Arts Inmersion (I'll tell you) and, besides, all of you go to bed very late!! I have just read your question about Angel Leon last night, and I knew he was coming , but it was too late when u asked and I didn't read it on time. See u tomorrow!!
I NEED SOME HOLIDAYS!!!
Helow¡¡ how are you?I´m Brilliant¡ I am enjoying in El circulo de Bellas Artes, I am loving it, we do a heap of activities, we visit museums and we know artists,(que más se puede pedir??)Today we have gone to the Reina Sofia, yesterday to the thyssen, we have known Noaz (stencil) Raquel Aparicio(Illustrative) Maite (Sculpture) .... and tomorrow? I miss you¡¡ Susana you come¡¡
A lot of kisses ¡
Irene Hidalgo
1º arts¡¡¡¡
OH MY GOD!! ¨I like coffee¨ is winning ¨I like the blog¨!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Irene!! I'm very glad to read you again!! I notice you are very happy with the artistic activities! Don't stop enjoying, ok?!!
Write soon!!
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I am sure I am going to be mistakes but Tamara threatens(amenazar?) me and I am afraid...jejeje.I want tell you yuo are a very interesting people and;like say Susana, you have got goods ideas(hot dog,...you understand me...)Ithink I am going to write often because this year I am bad in english and I think that this is good for me.Thank you.
WELCOME TO OUR BLOG CORAL!!!
I can believe you have written!! My insistence do miracles!!
I know you like the history about hot dog...haha!!
I hope you to write more here because you will learn a lot, dear Coral...!!!!
Keep on writing!!
Lots of kisses
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