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“There’s one born every minute.” What form of dupe it is that is born every minute depends on the time period and location of the speaker. Originally, and in the UK, it was a ‘fool’; in the USA and more recently, it was a ‘sucker’.
Jul 15, 2016 · “There’s a sucker born every minute” — P.T. Barnum’s most famous words. He is widely considered to be one of the best purveyors of entertainment in history — a genius in sales and marketing —...
Apr 11, 2014 · Dear Quote Investigator: A famous saying about gullibility is usually attributed to the well-known showman P. T. Barnum. Here are two versions: There’s a sucker born every minute. There’s a fool born every minute. Whether Barnum actually used either of these expressions is controversial.
There's a sucker born every minute" is a phrase closely associated with P. T. Barnum, an American showman of the mid-19th century, although there is no evidence that he actually said it. Early examples of its use are found among gamblers and confidence tricksters.
Nov 7, 2018 · The phrase there’s one, or a sucker, born every minute expresses dismay or glee at the gullibility of people. This phrase was originally used by those who were exploiting the credulity of others.
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