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    Why do we call wealthy members of society the "upper crust"?

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    What I remember about this is that in olden times, when bread was baked, the elite received the top crust of the bread where the slaves and others received the bottom of the bread which was on the stones and dirty and sometimes burnt..  So when someone says that a person is upper crust, this means they are of the elite class..

    Chiangmai

    Amazing answer. Bravo.

    Oxford Dictionary ...Upper Crust ....The Aristocracy

    Answer:


    During the period of feudalism, when noblemen gathered for a meal in the castle, those of higher rank sat at the head of a T-shaped table, and the remaining people sat in order of diminishing importance away from them.  For such occasions, a yard-long loaf of bread was baked, and the honor of making the first cut belonged to the highest-ranking person at the head table, who would then pass the bread down in order of rank, but always keeping for himself the "upper crust."


     


     

    melandrupert

    Hi Chian I learnt that in History lol
    Chiangmai

    You learned in history that you were "upper crust"?

    George Carr, why did you vote TD on us?

    My computer often jumps to the TD. I usually mention it to the person and also tell the contact people. That could be happening to George Carr.


    My computer is going to the shop again very soon. 


    Interesting questions, chiangmai.

    Chiangmai

    I wish you were right. No, judging from his answer, I don't think so.

    Any way, Mr. Carr has been driven away, no pun intended. :)

    Because they are the most flakey

    Vinny

    Cute answer.. A bit silly but cute nonetheless. :) Thanks for the TD.. LOL
    Chiangmai

    George, why do you vote TD on us?


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