I believe it is a reference to being an aide, or assistant, to a bootlegger; a la ‘Girl Friday’. For many, being a bootlegger at that time wasn’t reputable at all, and being a bootlegger’s Friday would be just as disreputable.
Someone explained it a few days ago. Think Robinson Crusoe’s man, Friday. At the time a bootlegger was a low-life criminal and so to be a Bootlegger’s Friday was a pretty low insult. Wish I could remember what day it was said so I could credit the person with it, I’m just repeating it.
starfighter441 about 11 years ago
Bootlegger’s Friday baffles me, I know this strip was done during prohibition, but can’t make the connection.
DragonflyLover about 11 years ago
I believe it is a reference to being an aide, or assistant, to a bootlegger; a la ‘Girl Friday’. For many, being a bootlegger at that time wasn’t reputable at all, and being a bootlegger’s Friday would be just as disreputable.
Herb Thiel Premium Member about 11 years ago
Someone explained it a few days ago. Think Robinson Crusoe’s man, Friday. At the time a bootlegger was a low-life criminal and so to be a Bootlegger’s Friday was a pretty low insult. Wish I could remember what day it was said so I could credit the person with it, I’m just repeating it.
percenez about 11 years ago
this ridiculous storyline AND strip goes on forever! time to kill it and fastforward or just get rid of the strip.