Montana56
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Does anyone know where the saying "Meanwhile back at the ranch" originates from? |
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Linkstrap
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Boot
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"I'm an avid reader, and I noted this passage from 1912 which is likely the origin of the phrase "meanwhile, back at the ranch" extracted from Zane Grey's bestseller, 'Riders of the Purple Sage (1912, chapter 6). BTW, after nearly 100 years, this remains a timeless tale and a great read:"
It appears it was also used in early Radio broadcasts too.
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Interesting.., I stand corrected Boot, (I always thought it was an early Hollywood movie phrase). |
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Boot
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It seems like it was used extensively in Literature, Radio and Movies, it's questionable which was first.
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Montana56
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Thanks Boot, I have the book and have read it along time ago but didn't associate the saying with it so when I get time I'll read it again and see what context it's used in, also could you explain what BTW means in your first post? |
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CaptGrant
Registered: 29/09/09
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BTW...by the wayGTG...got to go IMHO...in my humble opinion
you get the idea!!!! |
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Boot
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Reply with quote | #8 |
I only copied and pasted that quote after googling, I don't use those abbreviations myself and had to google that particular one only last week.
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Montana56
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Thanks Capt. Grant and Boot I'll have to try and get into the 21 century way of communication
L.S. Which movies?
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CaptGrant
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Dont its terrible..I can listen to my sons holding an entire conversation in words of no more than one syllable....... |
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