In what State did people used to say "If It ain't broke don't fix it? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 08-12-2006, 01:32 PM

Texas? South Daokta?

Ireneparalegal · 08-12-2006, 01:42 PM

IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT - "Any attempt to improve on a system that already works is pointless and may even be detrimental. Originated in the United States in the twentieth century. Government official Bert Lance (1931- ) was quoted in the May 1977 issue of 'Nation's Business' as saying, 'If it ain't broke don't fix it.' Lance's advice, according to William Safire, 'has become a source of inspiration to anti-activists.'." From "Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings" (1996) by Gregory Y. Titelman (Random House, New York, 1996).

Don't know what state though.

Janice · 08-12-2006, 01:50 PM

Bert Lance was a politician from Georgia. He worked in the Carter Administration. He coined the phrase in 1977 (I think) while Carter was in office, so I guess Washington is the answer. Georgia or Washington, depending on how you look at it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert_Lance

Ireneparalegal · 08-12-2006, 01:51 PM

I was 12 years old in 1977, it seems though I could have sworn I heard the saying before that year. Or is it just my getting older that it seems like I heard it way before then? LOL

TVFactFan · 08-12-2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Bert Lance was a politician from Georgia. He worked in the Carter Administration. He coined the phrase in 1977 (I think) while Carter was in office, so I guess Washington is the answer. Georgia or Washington, depending on how you look at it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert_Lance

I'm not clicking on anything that says-"Wikipedia"-LOL

Ireneparalegal · 08-12-2006, 01:55 PM

which is why you missed the origin of SCRAPPLE the other day, because you wouldn't click on the link that told you SCRAPPLE ORIGINATED FROM PHILLY!

JNSBSB · 08-13-2006, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

Texas? South Daokta?

I think Oklahoma. Maybe even Arkansas or New Mexico. One of those three states.

08-12-2006, 01:32 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,101	In what State did people used to say "If It ain't broke don't fix it? Texas? South Daokta?

08-12-2006, 01:42 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT - "Any attempt to improve on a system that already works is pointless and may even be detrimental. Originated in the United States in the twentieth century. Government official Bert Lance (1931- ) was quoted in the May 1977 issue of 'Nation's Business' as saying, 'If it ain't broke don't fix it.' Lance's advice, according to William Safire, 'has become a source of inspiration to anti-activists.'." From "Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings" (1996) by Gregory Y. Titelman (Random House, New York, 1996). Don't know what state though.
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08-12-2006, 01:50 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Bert Lance was a politician from Georgia. He worked in the Carter Administration. He coined the phrase in 1977 (I think) while Carter was in office, so I guess Washington is the answer. Georgia or Washington, depending on how you look at it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert_Lance

08-12-2006, 01:51 PM	#4
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I was 12 years old in 1977, it seems though I could have sworn I heard the saying before that year. Or is it just my getting older that it seems like I heard it way before then? LOL

08-12-2006, 01:55 PM	#6
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	which is why you missed the origin of SCRAPPLE the other day, because you wouldn't click on the link that told you SCRAPPLE ORIGINATED FROM PHILLY!