Talk:monkeyshine

Is this a regional term? If so, what region? UK? --Connel MacKenzie 20:48, 27 Jan 2005 (UTC)

This is mid-19th century USA. There is actually a movie called Monkeyshines and Moonbeams...or the other way around --HiFlyer 21:01, 27 Jan 2005 (UTC)

Interesting. Thanks. A little before my time, I guess. I hadn't heard of the movie, nor the term before. Is it perhaps limited to rural US regions? --Connel MacKenzie 21:10, 27 Jan 2005 (UTC)

Connel, it was first coined in the mid 1800's. It has been used widely ever since, although only us old(er) intellectuals use it any more <g> --HiFlyer 21:26, 27 Jan 2005 (UTC)

I couldn't resist adding shenanigans to the definitions. Nothing like defining an obsolete word with an obsolete definition. --rob chamberlin 23:24, 27 Jan 2005 (UTC)

ROFL! I have a lot of obsolescence to deal with here, guys/gals...I'm sure you will get a kick out of some of my recollections. But everything evolves and dis- evolves. So who knows? Maybe these words will stage a mighty comeback because of me! --HiFlyer 00:38, 28 Jan 2005 (UTC)

Shenanigans is not obsolete! It's a popular bar & nightclub. --Connel MacKenzie 01:16, 28 Jan 2005 (UTC)

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