A website that quotes another website says “hands down” comes from 19th century horse-racing, where a jockey, sure of victory, would relax as he crossed the finish line, with his hands holding the reins lowered. If that’s wrong, blame somebody who misquoted the OED.
pschearer Premium Member 4 months ago
A website that quotes another website says “hands down” comes from 19th century horse-racing, where a jockey, sure of victory, would relax as he crossed the finish line, with his hands holding the reins lowered. If that’s wrong, blame somebody who misquoted the OED.
Enter.Name.Here 4 months ago
“Put it to a vote! Everyone who likes this coffee raise your hand."
Why bother? It’s so obviously great that there’s no need to vote. Hands down.
The Reader Premium Member 4 months ago
Somebody’s hands down the most annoying kid in that strip.
nosirrom 4 months ago
Poor Adam. Explaining this to Katy is not a “Hands Down” task.
Doctor Toon 4 months ago
Hands down?
Does that mean the coffee jumps out of the cup, galumphs across the table, and schlorps itself into your mouth?
Not that I’ve ever had that happen …
CallMeMeg 4 months ago
In the last panel, Adam has the correct answer.
R.R.Bedford 4 months ago
ME: 2 cups to wake up…4 to attain sentience.
blahuciak 4 months ago
Can you spare $64 for a cup of coffee? https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/sep/18/sampling-mayfairs-50
Durak Premium Member 4 months ago
Yes, that’s what it means sweetie, now hush.
raybarb44 4 months ago
Please don’t disturb me while I am in the zone….
cuzinron47 4 months ago
Best coffee until another coffee crosses his path.
Bill The Nuke 4 months ago
I just want to know what coffee he’s drinking! And don’t try to convince me that it’s Starbucks.
craigwestlake 4 months ago
I believe it was a directional signal in 15th Century brothels…
paullp Premium Member 4 months ago
“You have the internet, dear. Go and google the expression ‘hands down’ and leave Daddy alone with his coffee.”