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When did the Latin joke phrase SEMPER UBI SUB UBI (always wear underwear) first come about?

Question #92737. Asked by tjoebigham.
Last updated Jun 04 2021.

zbeckabee

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It's an old Latin student's joke with origination in the 20th century.

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Semper%20ubi%20sub%20ubi

Jokes of this sort are also known as Dog Latin, an imitation of Latin that is done to humorous effect.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_latin#Further_examples

Response last updated by gtho4 on Jun 04 2021.
Feb 25 2008, 11:00 PM

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