word play

[bubblebabble]

Try this one 10 times fast, in a Boston accent: "piece uh pissah pizza

Comments

[tactisle]

Naah, I'd guess that it comes from the German for "sick" or "out of sorts". (krank)

Actually, "out of sorts" is a fun one for analysis too...

[gnomi]

My dictionary says "crank" is from Old English "cranc."

darn.

[bubblebabble]

I liked it better my way.

but then, I always like etymology, regardless. :-)