Dude why is it called jay walking? who's jay?

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Who is Jay and why did they name an illegal walk after him?

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  • SkullsNRoses
    1 year ago

    “Jay” used to be an insult meaning “inexperienced person”.

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    • LloydAsher
      1 year ago

      So in the full context it would be an inexperienced person not knowing pedestrian laws in city environments.

      Huh that checks out

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      • ospry
        1 year ago

        I dunno man, sounds pretty jay to me

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        • Supertater
          1 year ago

          That IS Jay, bro. Sounds like somethin' a bundle of sticks might do.

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  • KholatKhult
    1 year ago

    Everytime I hear about jaywalking I think about that Hannibal Buress standup

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  • Wow3986
    1 year ago

    Me, I'm jay.

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    • Supertater
      1 year ago

      Compliments on the car collection, Mr. Leno.

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  • Tommythecaty
    1 year ago

    It’s because blue jays fly sideways.

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  • jethro
    1 year ago

    https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/why-is-it-called-jaywalking

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  • Somenormie
    1 year ago

    Prolly cuz it was invented by a dude named Jay.

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    • Wow3986
      1 year ago

      I'm Jay.

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