2006-10-09 05:43:00 · 5 answers · asked by kenihaveahug 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I have always heard that John Updike first used "idiot box" in his novel, "Rabbit, Run." The timing would be pretty close.
Maybe I will start reading his work now; my sister been pushing him at me for 20 years or so, since we were in college.
2006-10-11 04:48:27 · answer #1 · answered by O Caçador 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some idiot.
2006-10-09 05:46:39 · answer #2 · answered by JoBos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think my step dad did .. he called the tv the idiot box ... he was an a$$hole tho
2006-10-09 05:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by Jana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
steven james dobson
about 76 years ago
2006-10-09 05:50:19 · answer #4 · answered by logan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the same person who calls it the boob-tube.
2006-10-13 05:53:46 · answer #5 · answered by hnz57txn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋