Why are they called Sliders?

On October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 By granonineIn Daily Prompt, Word Press Challenges

RDP Friday: SLIDE

Old English slīdan (verb); related to sled and sledge¹. The noun, first in the sense ‘act of sliding,’ is recorded from the late 16th century.

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I’ve always wondered why those little burgers are called sliders, so I’m being lazy today and just leaving you with a link, in case you’re interested. Here’s one possible explanation:

https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/why-are-sliders-called-sliders

RDP: Slide

5 thoughts on “Why are they called Sliders?”

curioussteph

I wondered if someone would look at sliders when I chose this prompt, and you did!

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October 26, 2018 at 9:02 am Reply
1. granonine
  
  Well, see, it’s the WORD thing 🙂 I’ll always try to figure out what words mean.
  
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  October 26, 2018 at 10:03 am Reply
  1. curioussteph
    
    Me too, and I like words that have a variety of meanings and usages.
    
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    October 26, 2018 at 11:22 am
Eileen

I think it’s because without that stick holding everything together, the fillings would just slide out of the bun and all over the person eating it – not that I’m speaking from experience (I am really) 🙂

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October 26, 2018 at 9:55 am Reply
1. granonine
  
  🙂
  
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  October 26, 2018 at 10:03 am Reply