[KittenClaws]

Or, it could be that the name paddy is an Americanized version of an Irish name (Padric, Patrick) and being famous drinkers, the van used to tote them away was called a paddy wagon.

This would be offensive to Irishmen, or libs intent upon making a big deal out of nothing.

[Gasshog]

lotz O Irish coppers in the cities back when paddy wagons got their name

[LittleLinda]

Or, it could be that the name paddy is an Americanized version of an Irish name (Padric, Patrick) and being famous drinkers, the van used to tote them away was called a paddy wagon.

This would be offensive to Irishmen, or libs intent upon making a big deal out of nothing.
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Got it. Mea culpa.