You know the scene. You’re at a dim sum parlor, a family-style Italian dinner, or a chaotic Thanksgiving table. You reach for the soy sauce, but it’s just out of reach. Suddenly, with a gentle spin, the bottle glides toward you. You look down. The unsung hero of the meal has saved the day again:
The term cemented its place in the American lexicon thanks to a widely distributed advertisement in Vanity Fair magazine. The ad, placed by thedepartment store John G. Webster, featured a spinning table accessory and declared: lazy susan etymology
"The 'Lazy Susan' is a unique and useful addition to the dining table... It saves time and trouble." You know the scene
First, let’s address the insult. The word “lazy” didn’t start with the spinning tray. In the early 18th century, “lazy” was attached to a few other household items. Suddenly, with a gentle spin, the bottle glides toward you
You know the scene. You’re at a dim sum parlor, a family-style Italian dinner, or a chaotic Thanksgiving table. You reach for the soy sauce, but it’s just out of reach. Suddenly, with a gentle spin, the bottle glides toward you. You look down. The unsung hero of the meal has saved the day again:
The term cemented its place in the American lexicon thanks to a widely distributed advertisement in Vanity Fair magazine. The ad, placed by thedepartment store John G. Webster, featured a spinning table accessory and declared:
"The 'Lazy Susan' is a unique and useful addition to the dining table... It saves time and trouble."
First, let’s address the insult. The word “lazy” didn’t start with the spinning tray. In the early 18th century, “lazy” was attached to a few other household items.