The terms "nerd" & "sit on it." - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

wayne · 11-04-2001, 10:46 PM

Where did the terms come from? I don't remember anyone using them in the 50's. Perhaps Garry Marshall?

11-04-2001, 11:12 PM

They were both started on Happy Days, and I think Garry Marshall came up with them

11-06-2001, 02:11 PM

I'm not sure about 'sit on it", but I believe "nerd" was first used in one of the "Dr. Suess" children's books. It was the name of one of the characters (like "grinch"). I read that somewhere recently.

TJ · 11-07-2001, 02:36 AM

It was mentioned on the A&E special on Happy Days that writer Mark Rothman came up with the 'sit on it'phrase when Garry Marshall thought they needed a catchphrase for the show.

11-04-2001, 10:46 PM	#1
wayne Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2000 Location: portland Oregon, Inspiration Point Posts: 1,047	The terms "nerd" & "sit on it." Where did the terms come from? I don't remember anyone using them in the 50's. Perhaps Garry Marshall?

11-04-2001, 11:12 PM	#2
Ralph 100 Guest Posts: n/a	They were both started on Happy Days, and I think Garry Marshall came up with them
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11-06-2001, 02:11 PM	#3
hd watcher Guest Posts: n/a	I'm not sure about 'sit on it", but I believe "nerd" was first used in one of the "Dr. Suess" children's books. It was the name of one of the characters (like "grinch"). I read that somewhere recently.
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11-07-2001, 02:36 AM	#4
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,673	It was mentioned on the A&E special on Happy Days that writer Mark Rothman came up with the 'sit on it'phrase when Garry Marshall thought they needed a catchphrase for the show.