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- Due to heavy Irish immigration in eastern Canada and New England in the 19th century, it is likely an anglicization of the Irish 'anacal', meaning deliverance or quarter. A less likely theory is that it derives from a phrase uttered by youngsters in the Roman empire who got into trouble, patrue mi patruissime (“uncle, my best of uncles”).
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“Cry Uncle” is more than just a song; it’s a raw expression of vulnerability. It delves into the depths of human emotions, revealing the yearning for love and connection that resides within all of us. The title itself, “Cry Uncle,” implies surrender and seeking refuge.
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Feb 21, 2011 · Why is the wrestling term "cry uncle," and not aunt or anything else? There is no definitive history on the origin of the phrase, though there is plenty of speculation.
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Cry Uncle!, released in the UK as Super Dick (theatrical title) and American Oddballs (video title), is a 1971 American film in the Troma Entertainment library. It is directed by John G. Avildsen and stars Allen Garfield.
Nov 28, 1998 · This is the earliest he has found, from the Iowa Citizen of 9 October 1891: A gentleman was boasting that his parrot would repeat anything he told him. For example, he told him several times, before some friends, to say “Uncle,” but the parrot would not repeat it.
