The Extraordinary Story Of Why A 'Cakewalk' Wasn't Always Easy - Minstrel Banjo2024-03-29T13:34:43Zhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/the-extraordinary-story-of-why-a-cakewalk-wasn-t-always-easy?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A104049&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe term is definitely used f…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-12-31:2477478:Comment:1038892013-12-31T04:00:46.710ZOK-4http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/OK4
<p>The term is definitely used for a simple task (e.g. Kenneth Adelman on Iraq). Seems like a misuse, perhaps inspired by the phrase "piece of cake".</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Bob DeVellis said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/the-extraordinary-story-of-why-a-cakewalk-wasn-t-always-easy#2477478Comment104049"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I don't think I'd hear of the term "cakewalk" to refer to a simple task. I always thought it was "a piece of…</p>
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<p>The term is definitely used for a simple task (e.g. Kenneth Adelman on Iraq). Seems like a misuse, perhaps inspired by the phrase "piece of cake".</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Bob DeVellis said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/the-extraordinary-story-of-why-a-cakewalk-wasn-t-always-easy#2477478Comment104049"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I don't think I'd hear of the term "cakewalk" to refer to a simple task. I always thought it was "a piece of cake," which may be a corruption of "cakewalk." I wonder if there are regional differences in which of the terms are used. Either way, it's useful to be reminded of the origin of these terms.</p>
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</blockquote> In Australia you do hear the…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-12-27:2477478:Comment:1038612013-12-27T23:53:05.977ZNorm Walkerhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/NormWalker
<p>In Australia you do hear the expression "a piece of cake" and, as Bob says, it may be a corruption of cakewalk.</p>
<p>In Australia you do hear the expression "a piece of cake" and, as Bob says, it may be a corruption of cakewalk.</p> I don't think I'd hear of the…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-12-27:2477478:Comment:1040492013-12-27T23:11:22.112ZBob DeVellishttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/BobDeVellis
<p>I don't think I'd hear of the term "cakewalk" to refer to a simple task. I always thought it was "a piece of cake," which may be a corruption of "cakewalk." I wonder if there are regional differences in which of the terms are used. Either way, it's useful to be reminded of the origin of these terms.</p>
<p>I don't think I'd hear of the term "cakewalk" to refer to a simple task. I always thought it was "a piece of cake," which may be a corruption of "cakewalk." I wonder if there are regional differences in which of the terms are used. Either way, it's useful to be reminded of the origin of these terms.</p> Thanks for that very interest…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2013-12-23:2477478:Comment:1039542013-12-23T22:47:08.756ZNorm Walkerhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/NormWalker
<p>Thanks for that very interesting piece Matthew. The term "Cakewalk" has always been American to me, as it is not really a term we use here, so now I know its origin. Like many expressions it is rooted in history and culture. I enjoyed reading it Matthew, thank you.</p>
<p>Thanks for that very interesting piece Matthew. The term "Cakewalk" has always been American to me, as it is not really a term we use here, so now I know its origin. Like many expressions it is rooted in history and culture. I enjoyed reading it Matthew, thank you.</p>