In England and America, the jack in playing cards was previously known as the knave — named for ‘a male servant in the royal household with no specific role or skill’. This was before ‘knave’ became a derogatory term (which was due to the rowdy, swaggering, bullying behavior that many knaves exhibited). ‘Jack’ was the term used in England and America to refer to a man in general terms (e.g., jack-of-all-trades, jack-in-the-box). Jack became the official card name in 1864 when American cardmaker Samuel Hart published a deck using “J” instead of “Kn” to designate the lowest-ranking court card. It caught on because it was much less confusing (Kn for knave, K for king).
eromlig almost 3 years ago
Trouble is, he never learned to think outside the box.
wiatr almost 3 years ago
But can he go up the hill and fetch a pail of water?
pearlsbs almost 3 years ago
He’s a real card.
Superfrog almost 3 years ago
He’s still a knave at times.
Qiset almost 3 years ago
They misspelled “off”.
Doug K almost 3 years ago
… and he’s funny – he’s quite a card.
Doug K almost 3 years ago
… but he’s not playing with (anything near) a full deck.
gopher gofer almost 3 years ago
looks like diamonds are a girl’s best friend…
Darryl Heine almost 3 years ago
…and jokers are wild!
Zebrastripes almost 3 years ago
He always plays 52 pickup …..
namleht almost 3 years ago
Those aren’t trades….They are skills
P51Strega almost 3 years ago
She got quite a deal when she drew him.
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 3 years ago
He plays the hand he’s dealt.
Jeffin Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I have to keep one eye on Jack all the time.
GreenT267 almost 3 years ago
In England and America, the jack in playing cards was previously known as the knave — named for ‘a male servant in the royal household with no specific role or skill’. This was before ‘knave’ became a derogatory term (which was due to the rowdy, swaggering, bullying behavior that many knaves exhibited). ‘Jack’ was the term used in England and America to refer to a man in general terms (e.g., jack-of-all-trades, jack-in-the-box). Jack became the official card name in 1864 when American cardmaker Samuel Hart published a deck using “J” instead of “Kn” to designate the lowest-ranking court card. It caught on because it was much less confusing (Kn for knave, K for king).
christelisbetty almost 3 years ago
My Jack was my Jack of Hearts, though he did give me a diamond.
rm8ty almost 3 years ago
Damn Jacks! In poker they say there are 3 ways to play pocket Jacks.
And they are all wrong.
cuzinron47 almost 3 years ago
As opposed to a one-eyed Jack.
RetFor almost 3 years ago
No big deal, I do all that. Except I don’t zoom, I run to work while the baby is napping.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member almost 3 years ago
And when he starts yelling, he’s a jack of all tirades.
ferddo almost 3 years ago
A Jack of all trades, but master of none…
tinstar almost 3 years ago
He’s such a card!
Cerabooge almost 3 years ago
A Jack of all chores.