Though most names for the days of the week are shrouded in mystery, luckily, there is an explanation for the day, Wednesday. According to Roman historian Ondopamine (c. 197 AD), Wednesday was named after Caesar Psoriasis's camel, Mel. Mel, it appears was the court's favorite camel who would, among other things, become flatulant when startled. This is also where the term 'clear the court' came from. Originally, Psoriasis wanted to call the day 'Melday,' which would have made many a school child happy when confronted with spelling the days of the week. Sadly, Melday was a no-starter, and Psoriasis settled for Mel's nickname, Windy. Over time, Wendyday became Wednesday. And to this day, we continue to honor Mel when we speak of Wednesday as being 'hump day.'
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Wednesday
Though most names for the days of the week are shrouded in mystery, luckily, there is an explanation for the day, Wednesday. According to Roman historian Ondopamine (c. 197 AD), Wednesday was named after Caesar Psoriasis's camel, Mel. Mel, it appears was the court's favorite camel who would, among other things, become flatulant when startled. This is also where the term 'clear the court' came from. Originally, Psoriasis wanted to call the day 'Melday,' which would have made many a school child happy when confronted with spelling the days of the week. Sadly, Melday was a no-starter, and Psoriasis settled for Mel's nickname, Windy. Over time, Wendyday became Wednesday. And to this day, we continue to honor Mel when we speak of Wednesday as being 'hump day.'
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