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Re: Where did the term "spelling bee" even come from?

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TotallyNotCap is not online. TotallyNotCap
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26 May 2016 11:59 PM
Because it sounds really dumb. Just call it a "spelling tournament" or "spelling contest".

I sure as hell couldn't keep a straight face if commentators and analysts kept repeating stuff like "National Hockey Hornet" or "BCS National Wasp Game" or "NCAA Men's Basketball Spider" or "FIFA World Housefly" or... you get the idea.
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tgross25 is not online. tgross25
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27 May 2016 12:02 AM
"Historically the word bee has been used to describe a get-together where a specific action is being carried out, like a husking bee, a quilting bee, or an apple bee. Its etymology is unclear but possibly derived from the Old English word bēn, meaning prayer."
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AdvancedGame is not online. AdvancedGame
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27 May 2016 12:20 AM
hope you don't actually think that the bee refers to the insect... those elementary school posters medals trophies etc with the cartoon bees were just a play on words lol
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extemmasfriend2 is not online. extemmasfriend2
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27 May 2016 02:49 AM
How did the restaurant Apple bees get its name? I don't want bees in my apples.
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euly is not online. euly
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27 May 2016 02:51 AM
i dont want apples in my bees!!!
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Drew_D0ughty is not online. Drew_D0ughty
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27 May 2016 06:24 AM
Dude apples in bees r cool,,,,,
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lugia12358 is not online. lugia12358
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27 May 2016 06:42 AM
they were broadcasting a spelling bee on TSN last night lol
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