some acronym i learned in history class

[ElMeroMero]

Well I was in history class yesterday and we were discussing when the Pilgrims and Puritans settled in the new world. Well when the Puritans first settled over here they were so strict with there religion that if someone sinned they would sometimes go stand out in front everyone with a sign that said what they had done. It turns out that one guy commited adultery. This sign that he had on said "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge". Then my professor circle each of the first letters and said "look at that acronym". I didnt know about this, does anybody else?

[WoodvilleFan]

heard that story in college history class.

[spiveyrat]

I've heard the acronym... but it was never pointed out to me in history class! eek!

[Ranger Mom]

My boss (who is from Ireland) told me about that. Evidently, the "carnal Knowledge" phrase is used there quite frequently!

[Haunta Yo]

Van Halen album circa 1991
"For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge"

[SintonFan]

Ranger Mom:
My boss (who is from Ireland) told me about that. Evidently, the "carnal Knowledge" phrase is used there quite frequently!eek! eek!
My wife talked about this lady from Alabama who had the last name Fuchs. She(my wife) asked, "How do you pronounce that?" The lady answered without missing a beat, "It pronounced **@%S!!!"
We still laugh about to this day. LOL

<small>[ January 21, 2004, 08:04 PM: Message edited by: SintonFan ]</small>

[slpybear the bullfan]

One of my sisters good friends has the last name of Fuscko. She said it was always a problem.

[lepfan]

There are some Fuchs around this general area(county)...I think they pronounce their name with a long u :) ....not a short u eek!

name change anyone???LOL

[Old Dog]

I've seen folks pronounce it "Foxx".

[JaSpErBuLLdOgDrUmMeRGaL06]

Hehe, I've never heard of that or seen it, that's pretty neato. Interesting... :)

[onfirebball05mustang]

you never know what we will think of in the off season... eek!

[20dawgz05]

haha yeah i learned that last year in history!!

[Z motion 10 out on 2]

Gaylord Focker?

[sinton66]

I know some Fuchs out in West Texas, and they pronounce it "Fooks".

[SintonFan]

LOL. We figured the lady was probably tired of hearing that question so she had some fun with it. My wife was quite shocked. But couldn't laugh about it because of her job.