It’s a phrase used to gloat or to express bemusement.
It is likely that the phrase originated during the First World War, when allied soldiers used mortar shells known as toffee apples, because of their resemblance to the confectionery. After using them to successfully take out an enemy, soldiers may have yelled in a sort of victory cry, “How do you like them apples?”
If he had been talking about the brand of computer, he would have had to use a copyright symbol.
*A character played by Walter Brennan used the phrase in the John Wayne movie “Rio Bravo.” After throwing a stick of dynamite and seeing his partner shoot it in the air, Brennan shouted, “How do ya like them apples?” *
Plods with ...™ almost 15 years ago
JAD -
It’s a phrase used to gloat or to express bemusement.
It is likely that the phrase originated during the First World War, when allied soldiers used mortar shells known as toffee apples, because of their resemblance to the confectionery. After using them to successfully take out an enemy, soldiers may have yelled in a sort of victory cry, “How do you like them apples?”
If he had been talking about the brand of computer, he would have had to use a copyright symbol.
:-D
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 15 years ago
*A character played by Walter Brennan used the phrase in the John Wayne movie “Rio Bravo.” After throwing a stick of dynamite and seeing his partner shoot it in the air, Brennan shouted, “How do ya like them apples?” *
Today’s strip is funny!
Bargrove almost 15 years ago
And today is the very day that Apple announces their
new product. Very well planned. Both of you.
poppy1313 almost 15 years ago
He should have said ‘These apples’
pearlandpeach almost 15 years ago
however he said it - it is funny!