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2006-11-03 08:24:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Dates to the 1600s Anglo-Dutch wars and was likely British propaganda claiming that the Dutch troops were so cowardly they wouldn't fight unless fortified with copious amounts of schnapps. The term has come to mean false courage induced by drink, or the drink itself.
2006-11-03 08:33:24 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of the classic articles in National Lampoon Magazine was about the A.U.T.B.T.D. - Americans United to Beat the Dutch.
They pointed out that it is no coincidence that phrases referring to the Dutch are seldom depicting wholesome behavior.
Dutch courage?
Dutch uncle?
Dutch treat?
Dutch elm disease?
Watch out! They plan to put up dikes in your backyard!
2006-11-03 10:21:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Netherlands
2006-11-03 08:30:57 · answer #3 · answered by Away With The Fairies 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always assumed that it came from Dutch Whiskey, which was the strongest available. But now I think about it I'm not sure that I've ever actually even heard of Dutch Whiskey......
2006-11-03 08:33:47 · answer #4 · answered by Steve-Bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a guess - is it something to do with DUTCH GIN, and it being labelled as BOLS ???? Sorry don't know any good stories, as I said purely a guess! Will watch this space with much interest!
2006-11-03 10:19:53 · answer #5 · answered by SUPER-GLITCH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dutch gin, being the favoured booze of the poorer classes. Drunk by sailors before battle??
2006-11-03 11:23:44 · answer #6 · answered by PAUL H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was told that the dutch werent the greatest sailors and before they sailed got drunk hence " dutch courage"
2006-11-03 08:33:05 · answer #7 · answered by lionredrocks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found out but dont want to spoil it cos it wasnt my own work. It was very interesting so cheers for the question
2006-11-03 08:32:06 · answer #8 · answered by mintycakeyfroggy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
inTHE 17TH CENTURY DUTCH SOLDIERS WERE GIVEN A LARGE MEASURE OF GIN BEFORE GOING INTO BATTLE,THIS CAME ACROSS TO ENGLAND WITH KING WILLIAM,BRITISH TROOPS WERE STILL BEING ISSUED WITH A CUP OF GIN PER MAN AT WATERLOO,THE FEELING BEING THAT IT "BOLSTERED THEIR MORALE" THEREFORE WITH GIN BEING OF DUTCH ORIGIN THE SAYING CAME ABOUT
2006-11-03 08:38:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont know i guess here.
Please feel free to inform us.
2006-11-03 08:28:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋