Love the donut puns! I also wondered where the word “catgut” originated and thanks to John K Adams, now know. The history of the English language is filled with these quirky tales.
John has a vivid imagination. I wouldn't write an article based on that story. 🤣
A quick search says it is a mispronounciation of the word kitgut, which is a fiddle string. Another possibility is it is a combination of cattle and gut (intestine.)
The legend goes that a local politician in Seville, Spain wearied of a local minstrel always singing derisive but humorous songs about politicians making sausages. This politician, who owned a sausage company decided to get even. He contracted with his cousin, who had a guitar shop, to use animal intestines when stringing his guitars. To everyone's surprise, the new strings were resilient and held a beautiful tone. The guitar strings became wildly popular and what had been intended as an insulting name, alluding to cats howling in the night, became an ironic honorific.
Incidentally, the joke about violinists differing from cats in that 'cats know when to stop scratching,' and the phrase 'cat gut your tongue?' derive from this same innovation.
You seem to have a real handle on the world of do-nuts, Mark A man after my own heart. Now - how about a song about do-nuts next time? I loved Charley's advice to the dude. Very wise.
I would say a good donut (doughnut) song is long overdue. Maybe I will do that.
I am not sure if you are aware, but I adopted the "donut" spelling of the word because I type it a lot and eliminating those three letters gives me more time to eat donuts. 🤓🍩
🤣 I wonder where the phrase "catgut" came from. Maybe it sounded more palitable than goatgut. Or maybe the inventor was a cat hater. And how did they think of using animal intestines to make guitar strings?!
The behavior of the LED bulbs is actually a side effect of the AC-DC adaptors they use to fit in the old sockets. At some point, lighting systems will go to a plan DC setup (we have one for the lighting in our garden — low voltage, low amperage, instant on/off) and GenZ will explain to their kids how lights used to work in the same way Boomers talk about dragging their finger in a circle to make a phone call. Meanwhile, though, yes, it's a nice effect.
Hallelujah! Donuts are back. I was afraid churros had taken their place. I always get a kick out of your stock photo stories.
Thanks, K.C. Donuts and Churros are close cousins. 🤓
A low bar, to be sure. But that's what I signed up for.
My point, exactly!
All good fun.
Thank you, Collin. Fun is good for you. 🤓 Unlike donuts. 🤣 🍩
And as your running mate, I think that's effectively saying it's factual.
As factual as any politician statement. 🤣
Haha! What a great little twist at the end of the cowboy story. And you’ve officially inspired me to want to eat about a dozen donuts.
Thanks, Justin. Pace yourself with the donuts. 🤣
I forgot to mention that this Spanish politician was a Seville servant.
Was he also a barber?
He wore many hats. Maybe to cover his unruly hair. He wouldn't even go to a barber in that city. They all thought they could sing.
When he traveled out of town, people always asked him that. He tried to outlaw barbers. Said they were all barbarians.
Yeah, being a barber was a whole different thing back in the catgut days.
Straight razors and absinthe were all the rage.
Love the donut puns! I also wondered where the word “catgut” originated and thanks to John K Adams, now know. The history of the English language is filled with these quirky tales.
John has a vivid imagination. I wouldn't write an article based on that story. 🤣
A quick search says it is a mispronounciation of the word kitgut, which is a fiddle string. Another possibility is it is a combination of cattle and gut (intestine.)
It could be true...
Absolutely. Who can say it isn't? There are no witnesses left to refute it.
In honor of my favorite doughnut: "Give me some cream, Boston".
I don't know if I can bear claw it. 🤣
The legend goes that a local politician in Seville, Spain wearied of a local minstrel always singing derisive but humorous songs about politicians making sausages. This politician, who owned a sausage company decided to get even. He contracted with his cousin, who had a guitar shop, to use animal intestines when stringing his guitars. To everyone's surprise, the new strings were resilient and held a beautiful tone. The guitar strings became wildly popular and what had been intended as an insulting name, alluding to cats howling in the night, became an ironic honorific.
Incidentally, the joke about violinists differing from cats in that 'cats know when to stop scratching,' and the phrase 'cat gut your tongue?' derive from this same innovation.
And that answers that questions. History is so fascinating. A good legend works also. 😉
You seem to have a real handle on the world of do-nuts, Mark A man after my own heart. Now - how about a song about do-nuts next time? I loved Charley's advice to the dude. Very wise.
I would say a good donut (doughnut) song is long overdue. Maybe I will do that.
I am not sure if you are aware, but I adopted the "donut" spelling of the word because I type it a lot and eliminating those three letters gives me more time to eat donuts. 🤓🍩
Mark, Time to make the donuts😋🍩
I am not that guy. 🤣
I just eat them.
Makes sense to me.
Every day, my cat walks by my guitar and thanks me for using nylon strings.
🤣 I wonder where the phrase "catgut" came from. Maybe it sounded more palitable than goatgut. Or maybe the inventor was a cat hater. And how did they think of using animal intestines to make guitar strings?!
The behavior of the LED bulbs is actually a side effect of the AC-DC adaptors they use to fit in the old sockets. At some point, lighting systems will go to a plan DC setup (we have one for the lighting in our garden — low voltage, low amperage, instant on/off) and GenZ will explain to their kids how lights used to work in the same way Boomers talk about dragging their finger in a circle to make a phone call. Meanwhile, though, yes, it's a nice effect.
Another bit of magic dies... 🤣 You are a bit like Andelbert in Baron Britpop Balstfurnace. A whole library of knowlege in your head. I love it!
I suppose you really are a "Jack of all trades." 🤓
This is what came to mind! :)
https://youtu.be/gs8QEYiDdHE?si=pYp-gfeVFOhKyWLB
Nothing like a good cowboy song. Even a romanticized one. I also like Amarillo By Morning by George Strait. Although he is a rodeo cowboy.
I’ve watched Yellowstone. Those rodeo cowboys are tough!!!
The toughest. I can't imagine riding bulls. No thanks. 🤠