Hobson's choice is said to have had its origin in the name of one Thomas Hobson (ca. 1544-1631), at Cambridge, England, who kept a livery stable and required every customer to take either the horse nearest the stable door or none at all.
Our anniversary is coming up, which begs the question, "Is that how you chose me?"
Posted by wife.But what a fine nearest-the-stable-door horse you've been.
Posted by michael.Our anniversary is coming up, which begs the question, "Is that how you chose me?"
Posted by: wifeat June 10, 2005 06:13 PMBut what a fine nearest-the-stable-door horse you've been.
Posted by: michaelat June 11, 2005 01:00 PM