What is the origin of the saying "write 30"?

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Why is it that if a journalist or writer dies, he is said to have written 30? Will really appreciate any info on this!

2006-11-24 10:49:25 · 3 answers · asked by spring8981 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

"30" is used at the end of any article written by a journalist. If a journalist dies, it's a nostalgic sign of respect.
-MM

2006-11-24 10:57:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

it means for school children to spent 30 minutes a day doing all homework and writeing for 30 minutes

2006-11-24 19:22:28 · answer #2 · answered by RED WHITE AND BLUE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

At the end of a printed news story, you put "-----30-----" - that tells the editor that it is the end.

2006-11-25 08:43:30 · answer #3 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋