Arm And A Leg

[nivrip]

In George Washington's days, there were no cameras. One's image was either sculpted or painted. Some paintings of George Washington showed him standing behind a desk with one arm behind his back while others showed both legs and both arms.

Prices charged by painters were not based on how many people were to be painted, but by how many limbs were to be painted. Arms and legs are 'limbs,' therefore painting them would cost the buyer more. Hence the expression, 'Okay, but it'll cost you an arm and a leg.' (Artists know hands and arms are more difficult to paint)


Interesting.

 

[bootneck02]

I wondered where that expression came from

 

[muckshifter]

Adam told god he was lonely, so god said I will create a perfect companion for you who will always look after you, do all the house work, cook all the food, carry your children, look after you when you are sick, love and cherish you always. When you have an argument your companion will always be the first to say sorry because you were right.

That sounds to good to be true said Adam, how much will this cost me god.

And god said an arm and a leg.

so Adam said what can I get for a rib?


And the rest is History.

 

[bootneck02]

Nice one Mr Mucks

 

[crazylegs]

Adam told god he was lonely, so god said I will create a perfect companion for you who will always look after you, do all the house work, cook all the food, carry your children, look after you when you are sick, love and cherish you always. When you have an argument your companion will always be the first to say sorry because you were right.

That sounds to good to be true said Adam, how much will this cost me god.

And god said an arm and a leg.

so Adam said what can I get for a rib?


And the rest is History.

That Mr Muck's is cracking.. I rolled up at that!