Thursday, August 29, 2013

23 Skidoo


Here's a bit of trivia for Thursday.
Are you familiar with the term '23 Skidoo'? It's American slang for 'getting out while the getting's good', skedaddling, or being forced to leave quickly.
The story originated around the triangular-shaped Flatiron Building at Madison Square. The shape of the building and its location to the park caused a wind-tunnel affect. In the early 1900's, men would hang out to watch women's skirts blow up, exposing their ankles and legs, when they walked by.The constables would come by and disperse the men. Hence, 23 skidoo.


6 comments:

CJ Kennedy said...

interesting how that expression came about.

Pat Hatt said...

haha never heard that one. Skedaddle is more fun to say though

Julia Rachel Barrett said...

Interesting. Actually I find any information involving flat iron type buildings interesting!

Sandra Cox said...

Hi CJ, Yeah it is:)

Sandra Cox said...

Hi Pat, Yup, I like skedaddle:)

Sandra Cox said...

Hey Julia, Your knowledge bank is amazing. I didn't even realize what a flat iron building was.