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From: 2141smh@aluxe.UUCP (S. M. Henning, AT&T Bell Labs, Reading, PA)
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Subject: Re: Origin of THE BIG APPLE?
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Date: Wed, 16-Jan-85 08:32:32 EST
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From the keys of Steve Henning, AT&T Bell Labs, Reading, PA aluxe!2141smh

> What is the origin of the nickname of New York City: "The Big Apple" ?

It is because late in the day all of the doorways look like holes with worms
coming out saying, "Pssst, could you lend a fellow ....." or "Say Buddy, 
come over here a minute, I got something for you"
                                       Jan 5, 1962 letter by author