People are only just realising where the phrase ‘painting the town red’ came from and it’s blowing their minds
HAVE you ever been getting ready for a big night out with your friends and someone says you are going to “paint the town red?”
If you’ve ever wondered where this phrase came from, it is said to have dated back to a night out that took place in 1837.History.com,The reveller in question is said to be the Marquis of Waterford, who was known to be a “mischief maker.” He is said to have taken his mates on a night of drinking in the English town of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire.
The night is said to have gotten a bit out of hand after the group toppled over flowerpots, removed door knockers and broke some windows.
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