Who are the Benjamins?

Factual Questions
1

You know, over here in the United Kingdom, we simply ADORE absorbing American culture. I don’t seem to be able to switch on the TV without seeing three-year old episodes of Montel, Ricki Lake and Springer muscling in on my favourite home-grown programmes. I bet it’s only a matter of time before we get an Arby’s in the village. Oh good. Don’t get me wrong, much of the stuff we import from the States is great (Blue corn chips, Larry Sanders, Beck, Bonny Doon Vineyards’ wines; you can keep Britney, thanks)But we need some translations sometimes. Hence my question:
I keep hearing the phrase ‘It’s all about the Benjamins’, and I believe it was even a record by Puff Daddy or some other bejewelled R&B peacock. Who, pray, are the Benjamins, and what makes them so culturally important.
America, it’s over to you…
thanks

“Heaven sends us good meat, but the devil sends us cooks”
David Garrick (1717-1779)

2

It’s all about money.
Benjamin Franklin is on the $100 bill.

3

So easy when you know. Thanks!

“Heaven sends us good meat, but the devil sends us cooks”
David Garrick (1717-1779)

4

Hey S,

Send us over some more Terry Pratchett, will ya? Seems only fair to have some cultural swapping. You take Puff Daddy and we’ll borrow Pratchett for a while. :wink:

Carpe Jugulum

5

I’ve got a better idea, S, why don’t you translate “Trainspotting” for us Yanks.

6

Trainspotting is an excellent book, and needs no translation. You just get used to the Scottish vernacular after a few pages.

7

Actually it’s an accent specific to north Edinburgh (I think Leith). Many Scot’s don’t know what they’re on about either.

8

How about explaining to us what a “zig-a-zig-ahhh” is?

Alphaspice

Gypsy: Tom, I don’t get you.
Tom Servo: Nobody does. I’m the wind, baby.