why do they call it the red carpet?

Question

why not blue?

Answer 1

Here's a link that should help (added to the person who gave you what is said in Wikpedia).

http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/18/messages/277.html

As for why they didn't use blue, I would imagine it having to do with red being a prestigious color. Why do we say blue-collar workers? Red was reserved for honor and prestige (think wax seals, the notary public seal, the velvet robes of royalty... if you ever find out, let me know, please!

And just so you know, you're not alone asking this question. I found lots of people wanting to know what the origins of the red carpet are... so in my book, you don't win dipshit of the day... the person who said you did does :)

Answer 2

The words, "red carpet", may also be part of phrases such as "the red carpet treatment" and "rolling out the red carpet", which refer to any special efforts made in the interests of hospitality. The 20th Century Limited passenger train may be the origin of this phrasing, as the New York Central Railroad used plush crimson carpets to direct people as they boarded.

Answer 3

maybe because it's red and it's a carpet. I don't know why they chose red though.

Answer 4

Because that is the color of it. Perhaps it has to do with blood and assassinations of VIPs? Who knows...