The Origin of OK [Archive] - Straight Dope Message Board

venusnair

10-30-2003, 03:00 AM

Regarding the info on OK, what heard was that during the early days of Ford, there used to be a Quality engineer called Otto Kraus, and after inspection, he used to sign his initials on the bonnet as OK.

Ice Wolf

10-30-2003, 04:50 AM

Welcome to the SDMB, venusnair.
Link to the article:
What does "OK" stand for? (http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a2_250.html)

Steven_G

10-30-2003, 06:13 AM

unless you can show that Ford produced cars in the 1840's, this is no go as an origin!

C K Dexter Haven

10-30-2003, 05:15 PM

Yep, despite a whole bunch of cute stories to the contrary, this is one phrase where we are very confident that we know the true origin. It's well-enough documented to satisfy all but the lunatic fringe.

That aside, welcome to the Straight Dope Message Boards, venusnair, glad to have you with us.

Bosda Di'Chi of Tricor

10-30-2003, 06:28 PM

Welcome to the SDMB, venusnair!

Don't get discouraged, my first post wasn't half as good as yours.

venusnair

11-15-2003, 07:56 AM

Thanks all of you,

I feel great to be amongst you all. Looking forward for a lot of intercation.

Take care
Venu