So I made a bet with Brian this weekend at the dinner table, which quickly spiraled out of control. We were at a wedding reception and noted that we had the “20′s era” champagne glasses on our tables. Brian asked if any of us knew where they inspiration for the shape of the glass came from. I blurted out “Helen of Troy’s Boobers!” To which he said “Bzzzzz, it was modeled after an English monarch” to which I beleive I uttered the phrase “BS I’ll bet you a dollar.” Thus the start of our bet.
This quickly spiraled out of control into a larger argument and Brian’s wife getting into the fray by giving him a raised eyebrow and a look. She and another friend said they believed it was Marie Antoinette. But of course, my bet had already been set with Brian.
Well I’m happy to report that EVERYONE was wrong. So I didn’t lose my bet and remain at 145-2-13.
via snopes-
Claim: Champagne glasses were modeled on Marie Antoinette’s breasts.
Status: False.
Unfortunately this doesn’t settle my point at the dinner table that although champagne wasn’t around, the Greeks did make glasses or cups from that shape in Helen’s honor. But I’ll graciously concede a “push” in the bet.
But the next morning, when questioned by Brian’s in-laws about which artist was singing a song blaring on the radio at the outdoor restaurant- (being a rocker) I was quickly able to say “Love Hurts, as performed by Nazareth” \m/ . I did add that it was originally an Everly Brother’s song. This just shows you can take the boy out of the Home of Rock n’ Roll, but ya can’t take the Rock n’ Roll outta the boy!! \m/
