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To: Robert C. Petersen who wrote (1178)3/25/1998 12:41:00 PM
From: marcos  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1614
 
Wasn't it also said that in the early days of Scotland Yard it was an acronym for "File Under Carnal Knowledge"? -- but I've heard that both 'fikken' and 'fokken' were [and to some extent are] common in Plattsdeutsch, depending on which part of Niedersachsen the activity was discussed. A very old word ...... cheers ..... marcos

PS - 'fuquetear' is creeping into Mexican Spanish, much to the disgust of traditionalists.



To: Robert C. Petersen who wrote (1178)3/25/1998 2:36:00 PM
From: Mitch Blevins  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 1614
 
Interesting theory, but WRONG!

It is well known that the word BLANK originated in Shakespearean times, (actually, in the very same theatre that hosted Romeo and Juliet) when it was decided that the love-stories/tragedies were not bringing enough audience. To draw crowds, the audience was treated to a warm up act, called "Def Comedy Poetry", that used the word frequently.

I hope this clears up any misunderstanding.

~Mitch


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