The phrase “a bad penny” was referring to one that is counterfit, or underweight. In ancient times, coins had value because of the material they contained. Thus a coin that appeared a bit light could be weighed and if it was found to be light would be worth less.
Averagemoe about 2 months ago
A tail-side-up penny is bad luck, and tails are attached to the butt.
sirbadger about 2 months ago
Is a Millicent a thousandth of a penny?
Nuke Road Warrior about 2 months ago
Send Millie out to discuss philosophy with the ambassador. He’ll leave soon enough.
Cactus Jack Fan about 2 months ago
Millie is the ultimate weapon, used correctly of course.
Darwinskeeper about 2 months ago
The phrase “a bad penny” was referring to one that is counterfit, or underweight. In ancient times, coins had value because of the material they contained. Thus a coin that appeared a bit light could be weighed and if it was found to be light would be worth less.
DaBump Premium Member about 2 months ago
Ummm… stop GIVING him your food? Then he’ll go away.
MichaelD Premium Member about 2 months ago
State that the new capital of Llewellynlland shall now be inside the White House where the Taft bathtub is. The castle is now simply closet space.