We've heard these expressions our whole lives."An apple a day keeps the doctor away."
"As American as apple pie."
"You are the apple of my eye."
But where do these expressions come from? Most of us never ask these questions. Most of us aren't nDee.
In her beautifully designed article, Apple Sayings: Where the Heck Did They Come From?, nDee delves into the history of these well-known sayings with insight and humor. Did apple pie really originate with Americans? Of course not. Those apple seeds and pie-making skills came over with the Pilgrims. You will also learn the backgrounds for the terms "upper crust," "apple polisher," and "Adam's apple." Did you ever wonder why New York is called "The Big Apple?"
What I like about this page is that it is succinct, pretty to look at, and I learned something new. When building lenses we need to take into account the time and focus factors. Will people actually read them? As wonderful and informative as a lens may be, if the length and detail overwhelm the viewer, it won't be read. I read every word of nDee's page because it gave me exactly what the title said it would, in just the right number of words. And the visual layout was also inviting.
One thing I'm still wondering, though. Why does "the apple not fall far from the tree?" And, as one commenter suggested, "How do you like them apples?"
Throughout the article, there is an inherent respect for this most humble of fruits. Apples are so very good for us, and it is no wonder that so many sayings have arisen from them. That reminds me. It's time to eat my apple for today.
That really was a fun lens to visit! I'll probably never be able to say one of these saying now without thinking of nDee.
ReplyDeleteWhat an honor to have "Apple Sayings" reviewed by you, Kim. Glad you learned a thing or two about these common phrases . . . I had a blast creating it. Again, thank you so very much!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the apple lens and agree with you that it is very easy to read as it informs us of old apple sayings. It reminded me that I need to bake a pie or two.
ReplyDeleteA fine lens from nDee, Kim. ...Good to see her here -- she was in the Team One challenge with us back in 2009. ...Hiya, Dee!
ReplyDeleteGreat review Bev. Made me want to visit the lens - and I did :)
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