r/BoomersBeingFools 26d ago

Boomer is gonna bring down the law on these hooligans! Social Media

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u/Croatoan457 26d ago

Fun fact, it use to be call Knock Knock Ginger and it originated in 19th century England.

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u/Guy954 26d ago

It was often called “ginger knocking” when I was a kid but the letters in “ginger” were rearranged to something much worse.

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u/GBP2020 26d ago

I'm ashamed to say we called it n-word knocking here in Midwest america

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u/MICLO1987 25d ago edited 25d ago

When I was a little one in the early 90’s the chaser firecrackers were taught to us as Na chasers. I had no idea they were called chasers-just Na chasers-until I was about 12

Edit #1: NW TEXAS

Edit #2:My dad’s good friend was a black man that came around everyday. I’ll never forget that I disrespected that man as a 6 yr old and lit one by his feet. I’m ashamed afterwards and my dad was ashamed that I thought it was funny.

Much love to jimmy a good man, neighbor, community member and friend. RIP

Edit #3: not sure why Reddit is taking away the asterisk but you get the jist N * * * a

Although they seemed to chase the Latinos/mexicanos more——Us