i was just wondering.. i also love the song.. :)
2006-08-21 14:11:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
thanks so much for your answers. its very much appreciated. :)
2006-08-21 14:26:06 · update #1
When some obviously had something on their mind and would not share it, out of depression or anger, this phrase was used to
lighten the mood.
"What's wrong?" "Leave me alone." "Come on"
"I don't want to talk about it." "Okay, I'll give you a penny if you tell me." A penny used to able to buy you little things. Candy and such. Parents would bribe their children, a penny if they take their medicine etc. So people would use this bribery as a joke, to lighten their friends up and get them to speak.
Such as the story was told to me by an older friend, whom the story was told to by his mother. Translated into comprehensible english. I used to buy a WWII vet breakfast in exchange for war stories. I am a little bit of a history nerd.
2006-08-21 17:55:18 · answer #1 · answered by Paklo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you them a penny and they tell you what they are thinking
2006-08-21 14:16:34 · answer #2 · answered by blueeyz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a saying often used in UK and Ireland if somebody is daydreaming for instance. A frienly conversation starter.
2006-08-21 14:18:22 · answer #3 · answered by mjdp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just a colorful way of saying " whats' up?".
2006-08-21 14:18:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a question .. they want to know your thoughts .
2006-08-21 14:24:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just means 'Tell me what's on your mind, what are you thinking'.
2006-08-21 14:16:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a way to ask someone what they are thinking.
2006-08-21 14:16:31 · answer #7 · answered by waltmcnameeiii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means someone finds your intelligence important.
2006-08-21 14:17:57 · answer #8 · answered by slingblade 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋