Make mine a turkey on rye, 86 the mayo

arrosen · September 16, 2005, 4:11pm

Where did the term “86” originate? Does it have something to do with typesetting?

(I imagine an answer to this has been posted previously, but I can’t search on the term 86!!!)

Thanks!

Bricker · September 16, 2005, 4:16pm

The Master speaks.

robby · September 16, 2005, 4:19pm

It was discussed just yesterday.

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