Tuesday, November 17, 2009

knowing a couple people named joe brings the term cup of joe to a whole new level
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  1. MarkleNovember 17, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    The term originated in World War 2, when American soldiers in Europe were called "Joes" and they liked their morning coffee.

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  2. MarkleNovember 17, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Or, as some would say, it originated with Admiral Joe Daniels. When he banned wine on ships, the strongest drink available was coffee. Hence, "cup of joe."

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