Colored Perceptions Archives

Where Did the Term ‘Pink Slip’ Originate?

Another linguistic mystery over the origins of something everyone's heard about but has never actually...

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?