"Playing the world’s worlds tiniest violin" as many people would call it, is when you rub your pointer finger and thumb together in a steady motion, which basically signals to anyone you do it towards that you expect money from them. Bellboys and luggage carriers often used to do this back in day in hotels when they wanted a tip but didn’t want to be so straight forwards as to ask for it directly although it has been used plenty of other places too.
Me: Hey, do you wanna see Home Alone 2 tonight?
My friend: Again? But we’ve seen it 7 times now!
Me: Yeah, 7 times over 7 years! Come on, it’s basically a tradition at this point when we get here to the cabin! The internet isn’t working right now so why not?
My Friend: Fine, but I still don’t like that bellboy Cedrick, he keeps playing the world’s tiniest violin all the time, it’s annoying!
Me: you do know that he’s not playing a violin, he’s asking for tips, it’s just a funny word we use to describe it.
My friend: Ohh...
My friend: Again? But we’ve seen it 7 times now!
Me: Yeah, 7 times over 7 years! Come on, it’s basically a tradition at this point when we get here to the cabin! The internet isn’t working right now so why not?
My Friend: Fine, but I still don’t like that bellboy Cedrick, he keeps playing the world’s tiniest violin all the time, it’s annoying!
Me: you do know that he’s not playing a violin, he’s asking for tips, it’s just a funny word we use to describe it.
My friend: Ohh...
by Mikkebak December 17, 2020