September 28, 2004
Heinz 57: The Official Condiment of Ankle-Biters Everywhere
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I'm not 100% certain of this but I think that the term "ankle-biters" comes from the way in which sheep- and cattle- herding dogs encourage the more recalcitrant of the herd to move along. It would therefore appear to be a term of approbation, not derision, one to be reveled in just as with the pyjamas. After all, who would you prefer to be associated with, a dumb cud-chewer or Lassie?
Posted by: Tim Worstall at September 28, 2004 12:23 PMOn the other hand, I gather the term "knee-biter" IS one of derision, as in, "You're a jerk, Dent. A complete knee-biter."
Care to parse that one Mr. Wizard?
Posted by: Robert the LB at September 28, 2004 12:27 PMKnee-biter? Always associated it with "pillow-biter". No, a full explanation is not family viewing.
Posted by: Tim Worstall at September 28, 2004 12:37 PMAh, I did not know that!
Posted by: Robert the LB at September 28, 2004 12:43 PMPost a comment
