how did nyc get the name big apple?

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how did nyc get the name big apple?

2006-07-24 12:24:50 · 3 answers · asked by houckconst 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)

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I dunno if this is true. However, I have read that at some time in the past the word "apple" was a slang word among traveling jazz musicians for a paid performance or a "gig". New York, then, being the biggest venue, was "the Big Apple." Take it FWIW.

2006-07-24 13:54:40 · answer #1 · answered by MLANDERS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's the forbidden fruit. Come and take a bite.

2006-07-24 12:37:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it's where they recorded the largeset apple ever grown. weighing 1.2 lbs.

2006-07-24 12:27:33 · answer #3 · answered by hambone1985 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋