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CaptMurdock
08-22-2002, 02:14 AM
What is the origin of the phrase "dog & pony show?" Is it circus-related?
tanstaafl
08-22-2002, 08:48 AM
Seems to be. Check http://www.word-detective.com/051600.html#dogandpony
samclem
08-22-2002, 07:22 PM
http://www.word-detective.com/051600.html#dogandpony

That link is the live one you need for Evan's column.

I think his explanation is just fine.