Why do they call it 'cold turkey' when you just quit?

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Why do they call it 'cold turkey' when you just quit?

2007-03-19 04:28:16 · 3 answers · asked by Freesumpin 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys

Huh?
Well, why DO they?

2007-03-19 04:28:46 · update #1

3 answers

The etymology derives from the phrase talk turkey, in which someone deals matter-of-factly with a subject. Some, however, believe the derivation is from the comparison of a cold turkey carcass and the state of a withdrawing addict — most notably, the cold sweats and goose bumps. It is often preceded by the verb "to go," as in "going cold turkey."

2007-03-19 04:31:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋

My son just asked me this yesterday..I said I had no idea

2007-03-19 04:35:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋

idk ask Rod Rod Go

2007-03-19 04:37:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋