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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Rocketman95, Apr 25, 2001.

  1. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    Does anyone know where the phrase "The Worm Has Turned" originated? My girlfriend has her last law school final tomorrow, and it's an extra credit question.

    Thanks.

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  2. Band Geek Mobster

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    This is the closest thing I could find to an answer.

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  3. SamCassell

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    The first recorded is from 1546 in John Heywood's collection of proverbs.

    "Tread a woorme on the tayle and it must turne agayne."

    Shakespeare also used it in 1595 in Henry VI, part 3, in Act 2 Scene 2.

    "The smallest worm will turn being trodden on,"

    Who is the prof? I never got extra credit questions in law school...

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  4. Rocketman95

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    Thanks guys.

    Sammy, it's a prof at Baylor.

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  5. SamCassell

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    No prob. Baylor... that explains it, alright.

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