Why is the red carpet red?

Answer 1

It's stained from the blood of the hundreds of immigrants who died while making it.

Answer 2

A red carpet is a strip of carpet that has been dyed red which is laid out to welcome dignitaries and celebrities at formal events. However, the phrase "red carpet" also often refers to any special efforts at hospitality (a "red carpet treatment", "rolling out the red carpet", etc.). The 20th Century Limited passenger train may be the origin of this phrasing, as the New York Central Railroad used plush crimson-colored carpets to direct people as they boarded.

Answer 3

According to the Times of London, which also tried to pinpoint the origin of the red carpet, it was the character of Clytemnestra who first "rolled out the red carpet" (some sources think it was purple) in the 458 B.C. play "Agamemnon" by Aeschylus. Clytemnestra wanted to kill Agamemnon because he sacrificed their daughter to the gods, who then supplied him with wind to sail to Troy. Clytemnestra tried to trick Agamemnon into arrogance by laying out a red carpet on his return -- for if a mere mortal walked on something so gorgeous, it would surely invite the anger of the gods. Which is how Agamemnon wound up at Betty Ford and saw box-office receipts for his next three movies progressively plummet. When you walk on the best threads, you're coming dangerously close to the pitfalls of fame.

Answer 4

In the 1730's in western Europe somewhere there was a man named Redd Carpet', who liked to rub shoulders with the rich and famous of the time. The only way he could attract any attention however, was to throw himself at the feet of his superiors, which often resulted in him being underfoot. This action became so prominent the poor old Redd was soon answering requests to 'bridge' the often muddy and messy entrances to various buildings by laying himself across the obstacle. You weren't anybody special unless Redd Carpet' deemed you worthy of standing on his head. On Redd's death (an unfortunate incident involving a starry-eyed horse attempting to gain entrance to one of the better stables) friends substitued the human Redd for the less mortal kind, a tradition which continues right to this very day.

Answer 5

The term is thought to be coined from a train that boarded their passengers with a red carpet.

Answer 6

it symbolises honor , recognised , royal.
it was used during the olden days by kings to honor their guests .
it made the approach more eye catching and it also matched very well with the entry to their houses. palaces..... since it matched with the green lawns and flowers in the gardens.
i.e green and red are a contrast of amazing colors...

Answer 7

well if it was blue it wouldnt be called the red carpet...

Answer 8

I think it's supposed to resemble the blood of the "stars" through glory and infinite wisdom and immortality. I could be wrong but ok.

Answer 9

Because everyone looks so glamorous on red.

Answer 10

So the Blond movie stars know where to walk!!

lol
ha ha

I'm a blond