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July 15, 2010
Ask the Critics: Where Does the Word 'Busboy' Come From?
Welcome to this week's installment of Ask the Critics. (Read the whole series here.) If you have a question you'd like to see answered in this column, just email us. This week, Anil M. asks: What's the origin of the word "busboy" or "to bus" a table? What an interesting question! Frankly, ... More >>
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September 2, 2009
Whence the 'Hockey Puck'....
yogma/flickrIn honor, perhaps, of the season's last barbecue weekend, Fork in the Road's favorite etymologist and Oxford English Dictionary contributor Barry Popik enlightens on the origins of the term "hockey puck" in reference to a burger, especially one that is well done (read: overcooked) ... More >>
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April 20, 2009
The 'F' Word & Its Etymological Roots
No, not that 'F' word. We're referring to the dreaded term: foodie. While we can't stand how eager people are to slap this ubiquitous label onto themselves, we have to agree with Adam Kuban that sometimes it's just a good fit. According to etymologist Barry Popik, we can credit former New York magaz ... More >>
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November 5, 2008
Letters 11.05.08
No, not that 'F' word. We're referring to the dreaded term: foodie. While we can't stand how eager people are to slap this ubiquitous label onto themselves, we have to agree with Adam Kuban that sometimes it's just a good fit. According to etymologist Barry Popik, we can credit former New York magaz ... More >>
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March 13, 2001
Letters
No, not that 'F' word. We're referring to the dreaded term: foodie. While we can't stand how eager people are to slap this ubiquitous label onto themselves, we have to agree with Adam Kuban that sometimes it's just a good fit. According to etymologist Barry Popik, we can credit former New York magaz ... More >>

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