The term "my bag" is the 1930s original pronunciation of the more recent "my bad" mispronunciation from the 1980s. It means "my mistake, my fault, my apologies". The two pronunciations coexisted for about 15 years till roughly 1995. The Millennials never knew the original term.
"My bag" was a phrase used when playing a game of spades. In the game, you must for-tell how many "books" or hands you would take. It was called a "bag" if you went over that number. It was a courtesy to claim your mistake by saying "My Bag" if you were playing with a partner.
Spades came out of the Midwestern United States in the late 1930s. It was said to have been invented by college students who enjoyed both Whist and Bridge. They were looking for a fast-paced game that was competitive and strategic. The game slowly spread to other college campuses. It didn't take off until WWII brought so much of America's youth into the military. Because the game was portable, could be played by small groups, and could often be played in less than twenty minutes, its popularity mushroomed. You can still find the game online.
"My Bag," meaning "My Mistake," should not be confused with "Not My Bag." meaning "Not My Thing." or "What's Your Bag?" meaning "What's Your Problem?"
"My bag" was a phrase used when playing a game of spades. In the game, you must for-tell how many "books" or hands you would take. It was called a "bag" if you went over that number. It was a courtesy to claim your mistake by saying "My Bag" if you were playing with a partner.
Spades came out of the Midwestern United States in the late 1930s. It was said to have been invented by college students who enjoyed both Whist and Bridge. They were looking for a fast-paced game that was competitive and strategic. The game slowly spread to other college campuses. It didn't take off until WWII brought so much of America's youth into the military. Because the game was portable, could be played by small groups, and could often be played in less than twenty minutes, its popularity mushroomed. You can still find the game online.
"My Bag," meaning "My Mistake," should not be confused with "Not My Bag." meaning "Not My Thing." or "What's Your Bag?" meaning "What's Your Problem?"
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Get the Dud bag mug.A game played primarily by Canadians where one player restrains another by the arms and waits for another player to attempt to strike the testicles of the victim, whilst saying "where's that bag" repeatedly. This is usually done by surprise and without consent of the victim. This game has been popularized by the Canadian television show "Just Passing Through".
"I was hanging out with my Canadian brothers the other day until they surprised my with a nice game of Bag-Tag. Needless to say, my nuts have never been the same."
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Get the Bag-Tag mug.A man purse or murse. Also, comenly reffered to as a sathcel. Different from a back pack or book bag in that it usually only has one strap. Can be carried over the shoulder or cross body, like a messanger bag (even worse than over the shoulder, if you can imagine). In a few rare instances, the strap may only allow it to be carried using just one hand, like a PURSE. Unless you are actually from Europe & still in Europe (and even then I would question it), the "ESB" is completely unacceptable. Usually, carrying one will undoubtedly have you mistaken as being gay.
Progressive commercial where the man is accused carrying the ladies purse, NOPE it's actually a european soldier bag bought by the wife.
The Hangover, "It's not a man purse, it's called a satchel, Idiana Jones wears one." NO DUDE, it's a ESB. thanks.
The Hangover, "It's not a man purse, it's called a satchel, Idiana Jones wears one." NO DUDE, it's a ESB. thanks.
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