2006-11-28 08:00:32 · 10 answers · asked by allwayshappy 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
"Possibly a reference to article 86 of the New York state liquor code which defines the circumstances in which a bar patron should be refused service or "86ed" "
2006-11-28 08:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by Nina G 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
86 means 8 feet deep and 6 feet long. Its the size of a grave, so if you 86 from a bar, you are in some BAD shape!!!
2006-11-28 08:09:10 · answer #2 · answered by mcksimmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I just talked about this after I read it to him. We all know WHAT 86'ing means, but WHERE did the magical number 86 come from? It's a really good question! And we have no clue other than maybe a police code number for having to throw a person out.
2006-11-28 08:07:26 · answer #3 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rumor has it the it refers to Article 86 of the New York State Penal Code allowing bar owners to forcibly eject undesirable patrons.
However, I can't find anything to back that up except a blurb in Wickipedia.
Also found indications it may come form U.S. Militry Article 86, having to do with Absencw Without Leave (AWOL)
2006-11-28 08:43:01 · answer #4 · answered by Lorie W. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
86 is a term used in restaurants to let servers know they are out of a particular item. So, if the bar 86'd you....I guess they don't want you to come back!
2006-11-28 08:04:43 · answer #5 · answered by puppamama 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that you are barred from the bar. To 86 something is an army term that means 'throw out', from an inventory list.
So, you were thrown out.
2006-11-28 08:05:02 · answer #6 · answered by wildbill05733 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it means that you are out of whatever is being "86"ed
2006-11-28 08:04:53 · answer #7 · answered by Pro_Dog_Trainer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It stands for you cannot go back in the bar, if you do they will put you back out......
2006-11-28 08:06:48 · answer #8 · answered by railway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably don't want you there anymore.
2006-11-28 08:52:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's does.
2006-11-28 08:04:19 · answer #10 · answered by chickmomma5 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋