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Saturday, September 22, 2018

Saturday Limelight



Saturday Limelight

You’ve undoubtedly heard the phrase in the limelight meaning that someone is being recognized for some accomplishment. But where did this phrase come from?

It was in 1808 when a British chemist, Sir Humphrey Davis, discovered that heating calcium oxide, or “lime”, to a high termperature produced a bright white light. Another source: http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/11/origin-phrase-limelight/
states it was Goldsworth Gurney who discovered calcium lighting in the 1820s. Or, it was invented by Thomas Drummond (it’s sometimes called the Drummond Light). Hmmm.

 Regardless, this lime light soon became a popular form of stage lighting. Hence, over time limelight evolved to mean center of attention.

From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #138:
The phrase in the limelight dates from 1808 - maybe.”

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Quote of the Day:
“Confusion of a Writer - Sometimes I want all limelight to shine on me and sometimes I just want to vanish underneath the deep waters.”
― Nikita Dudani

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