Tuesday Trivia...

This is something I've always wondered about and now I'm going to drop some knowledge on all of our Takeover readers.

Where does the term "peanut gallery" come from? Seriously....could you even guess? It's one of those phrases that doesn't even lend itself to reasonable speculation. What is a peanut gallery anyway?

Well, according to the Wikipedia, which has the answers to everything (note that I didn't say they are always the RIGHT answers), the explanation is as follows:

A peanut gallery is an audience that heckles the performer. The term originated in the days of vaudeville as a nickname for the cheapest (and ostensibly rowdiest) seats in the theater; the least expensive snack served at the theater would often be peanuts, which the patrons would sometimes throw at the performers on stage to show their disapproval. The phrases "no comments from the peanut gallery" or "quiet in the peanut gallery" are extensions of the name.

Big Ran- should we get one of these for each of us?

So, basically, Big Ran and I are the "peanut gallery" in all areas of our lives. Constantly heckling, poking fun, and rowdy. And, we're not too good for the inexpensive snacks....that's just how we role.

These guys are the ultimate peanut gallery in my opinon

So, there you have it---at least you can't say that you didn't learn something new today. The Takeover is proving to be both educational AND fun! YESSSS!

-KC Jones