Anyone remember that phrase? When did you last hear it?
How about: "I'd do the same for a black man"?
It would be used after you had done a favor for someone. After he'd thanked you, you'd reply, in a ritual of politeness similar to saying "It was nothing," "I'd do the same for a black man."
Khunrum writes: Reminds me of a phrase I never heard, but read about. I think it was from the 20s, 30s, 40s, "Mighty White of Ya!...This is how it was used. Chaim Amalek would be chatting with Luke. At the end of their conversation Luke might invite Chaim to stay at The Hovel next time he is in LA. Chaim might respond with "Thanks Luke, that's mighty white of ya!"
How about: "I'd do the same for a black man"?
It would be used after you had done a favor for someone. After he'd thanked you, you'd reply, in a ritual of politeness similar to saying "It was nothing," "I'd do the same for a black man."
Khunrum writes: Reminds me of a phrase I never heard, but read about. I think it was from the 20s, 30s, 40s, "Mighty White of Ya!...This is how it was used. Chaim Amalek would be chatting with Luke. At the end of their conversation Luke might invite Chaim to stay at The Hovel next time he is in LA. Chaim might respond with "Thanks Luke, that's mighty white of ya!"
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