I hear phrases like "half-past", "quarter til", and "quarter after" way less often since digital clocks have became more commonplace. - eviltoast
  • MIDItheKID@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    This just triggered a deep memory from within me. My brother used to say “half past” when I asked him the time, and when I would say “half past what?” the response was always “Half past the monkeys ass, a quarter to his balls”

    I still don’t know what it means or where it came from, but when I was 8 years old, it was hilarious.