pull the wool over somebodies eyes where does this saying come from?

Answer 1

here you go


Merchants hawking their "stuff," politicians pushing their agendas, the Media exploiting it all. It seems like there's always someone trying to *pull the wool over our eyes*.
The *wool* referred to, however, was once just slang for "hair," synonymous with the powdered wigs worn by gentlemen several centuries ago.
The most powerful ones with the most elaborate hairstyles became our first bigwigs. It was then no simple task for a *bigwig* to take an innocent stroll down a city street with young hooligans lurking around every corner. As a malicious act, a joke, or for purpose of thievery, they would often pull the wig (the wool) down over said gentleman's eyes, enabling them to make off with his purse in the process. hope this helps you

Answer 2

I do know the answer to this - but afraid i cant see the screen well enough to type the explanation - cant see behind all this damn wool (and im a vegeterian)

:-)

Answer 3

it comes from new zealand where sheep out number people...farmers used to make sweet love to sheep and if a family member caught them bumping uglies they would call out..''hey..pull the wool over ya eyes ya boofhead''

Answer 4

Sheep in the assss tribe.

Answer 5

my grandma

Answer 6

No idea thanks