When walking hand in hand, and you need to let go because of an obsticle, why do you say "bread and butter"

Answer 1

Bread and butter belong together. When butter's on bread, there's no space between them. So, when an obstacle in the path has separated two persons walking together, they say "bread and butter" on reuniting, to acknowledge that they're together again. This simple ritual is related to a fear of abandonment. The companions are reassuring each other that they didn't intend to leave.

Answer 2

I couldn't find much, but I did find this: "When a couple is walking down the street holding hands and an obstacle (like a lamp post) comes between them you say bread and butter...thereby keeping the union until the hands meet again on the other side of the lamp post. "

Doesn't really answer the question though, does it. Oh well. Maybe I took enough time trying to find the answer for you that someone who actually knew the answer has answered you by now. :-D

Answer 3

Just one of those superstition things. Like throwing salt over your left shoulder if you knock over the salt shaker. No real purpose other then people thought it would protect them from bad luck.

Answer 4

Who in the hell says that? And what in the hell does it mean? Wait a second...that's your question...Guess my answer...right after who in the hell says that would be...I don't have a clue. Geezz...I didn't help you out at all did I...Sorry...really thought that one mighta been goin' somewhere

Answer 5

Never heard of that

Answer 6

You two are the bread and what's between you is the butter.........

Answer 7

I never heard that before interesting. if u find out let me know too plz :)

Answer 8

I have never heard that one before

Answer 9

no u both go on one side otherwise u may never see eachother again

Answer 10

I've never heard of that phrase.... *shy face*