“Any time a person acted badly in any Tavern / Bar that I was in...That person was “86’d” (could not go in...or charged with Trespass)”
That general concept has become the most used definition of “86”.
It is also said that the saying is a shortened version of the original, claimed to be: “80 miles out of town, 6 feet deep.” I don’t know about that.
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Well words do change. Once upon a time the word gay meant happy or carefree. That is not the first thing that comes to mind these days.
However, until a few days ago, I had never heard “the most used defintion of 86”. Barred is the term used for could not go in. 86 meant a customer had enough.
I am 73 years old. My granny and parents owned and operated a bar and grill, and supper club. My sister was a bartender, and I dated a bartender. In addition, I knew and know quite a few bartenders and owners of such places.
As far as the origins-I ain’t THAT old-since it apparently predates the industrial revolution, the roaring 20’s and apparently was quite useful during prohibition. So believe which ever suits ya is my thoughts. Just my 2 cents which is worth at least 98% less than 2 cents used to be worth.
Is the horse dead yet? Can we quit beating the dead horse? Ha.
“Is the horse dead yet? Can we quit beating the dead horse? Ha.”
I did know a guy who always put it: “When your horse is dead......get off.”
But yeah, I’ve slid so far it’s getting warm, time to rise.