Mighty white of you

Posted by Bruce Kahl on August 08, 2001

In Reply to: Mighty white of you posted by ESC on August 08, 2001

: : Does anyone know the origin?

: I would guess the Old South. "Mighty white of you" referring to the perceived superiority of the white race over others. Another phrase along that line -- "free, white and 21." Meaning someone with the freedom to do anything he or she wants.

Late night TV surfing brought me to an old Western movie a while back and I heard the phrase--"Why that's mighty white of you mister"--. Ouch!

• Mighty white of you R. Berg 08/08/01
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