The first time I ever encountered the question “How’s tricks?” was on the Merry Marvel Marching Society 45-rpm record in 1964, where Stan Lee posed it to Chic Stone. I couldn’t fathom what he was talking about, but was left wondering whether Stone was married to someone named Trixie.
hariseldon59 over 3 years ago
TMI
Doug K over 3 years ago
If you don’t want to know, don’t ask the question.
nosirrom over 3 years ago
I thought that greeting was only used in the red light district.
Breadboard over 3 years ago
Bad hair day ;-)
Its just me over 3 years ago
Howareyougoingmatealright?
Jefano Premium Member over 3 years ago
The first time I ever encountered the question “How’s tricks?” was on the Merry Marvel Marching Society 45-rpm record in 1964, where Stan Lee posed it to Chic Stone. I couldn’t fathom what he was talking about, but was left wondering whether Stone was married to someone named Trixie.
Ellis97 over 3 years ago
You asked.
Greyhame over 3 years ago
The origin of “How are you?” is “Should I keep away from you to avoid The Plague?”.
Nyckname over 3 years ago
Never ask me, “How are you?”, ’cause I might tell you.
Ermine Notyours over 3 years ago
One coworker always said, “How are you?” I would often reply, “Terrible,” and she would continue, “That’s great,” not listening to me.
CaveCat87 over 3 years ago
That’s too much information, RJ.
theincrediblebulk over 3 years ago
I great most of my female friends with “how’s tricks” Of course most of my friends have the morals of an alley cat so it’s completely acceptable.
DondiDoo over 3 years ago
And yet turning tricks means something different entirely.
DCBakerEsq over 3 years ago
Hell is other people. Duh.
Impkins Premium Member over 3 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0ag8DkipmQ
:)