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    Why is it that we refer to a smart person as a smart cookie?

    Question #96121. Asked by Matthew_07. (May 28 08 10:45 AM)


    neelie_447

    Well, I'm not quite sure of the reason, but this site says that the phrase originated in 1948.

    http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=smart


    May 28 08, 6:49 PM
    queproblema

    In the absence of facts, let's just play politician and make some up.

    Blondes are stereotypically dumb.
    Blondie has a daughter named Cookie, first appearing in 1941, just in time to be a "smart Cookie" by 1948.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blondie_%28comic_strip%29

    Disclaimer: Yes, I know many--oh, let's say most-- blondes possess superior intelligence. Probably half the members of Fun Trivia are blonde!

    May 28 08, 7:38 PM


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