Colored Perceptions Archives

Etymology of Pink Slip Did the term 'pink slip' originate because employees were commonly sent dismissal notices printed on...

Etymology of Blackmail Was blackmail so designated because letters of extortion were sent by mail?

Etymology of Blue Laws Were American 'blue laws' so named because they were originally printed on blue paper?

Etymology of Red Light District Did 'red light district' come from railway brakemen leaving their lanterns on cathouse porches?