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OP Tonight many of us will set our clocks one hour ahead, for daylight saving time.
I read today something suggesting that a phrase came from this. When daylight saving time originated many folks, particularly farmers, rebelled and refused to set their clocks ahead. As a result, they often missed meetings set by "city time" (church services, etc.), because they were "behind the times".
Can anyone confirm this story, or otherwise illuminate the origin of the phrase "behind the times"?
Post-edit to dr. bill: I agree that the above story sounds dubious. Query as to the true origin.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Behind the times Keiva 04/06/02 10:53 PM Re: Behind the times wwh 04/06/02 10:58 PM
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