sleep tight-meme curio

From: Tyger (void@internet-zahav.net.il)
Date: Sun May 28 2000 - 10:53:08 BST

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Subject: sleep tight-meme curio
Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 11:53:08 +0200
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    I just heard this one (the 'sleep tight' meme) and thought it is a good
    example of a meme spread across the english speaking world, obviously it had
    its use when originated. the meme spread, the meaning mutated. many know the
    meme, how many know/knew its origins?.

    #Early mattresses were filled with straw and held up with a rope stretched
    across the bed frame. If the rope was tight, sleep was comfortable. Hence
    the phrase, "sleep tight."

    best,
    Tyger

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