| Jumpin said: Little off topic: I know what the saying “selling like hot cakes” means, but I neither know what a hot cake is, let alone how they’re selling so well. |
supposedly its this:
"The phrase “selling like hot cakes” is believed to originate from the 19th century in the United States, referring to the rapid sale of hot cakes (or pancakes) at fairs or markets. Hot cakes are typically popular and quickly consumed, especially when served fresh and hot. The expression emphasizes the idea of something selling very quickly and in large quantities, much like how hot cakes would attract customers eager for a warm, tasty treat.
The earliest recorded use of the phrase dates back to the early 1800s....."
So its related to queues of people lined up for pancakes at fairs.
Where as soon as its made, there's already a customer waiting for one, and another behind waiting for the next you make.
(basically upkeep of production isn't keeping up with how fast you can sell them)
They sell well :)
Also crazy that that saying is almost 200 years old.
