Comments on: Bringing Back CB Slang: A short history of “What’s Your Twenty?” (and why you should care)

By: sherri, jason & matt

sherri, jason & matt — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:02:03 +0000

Thanks! Yes – you're exactly right – 10-codes were created for law enforcement and other public officials in 1937 – but they only became popular among “laypeople” with the CB explosion in the 60s and 70s. I didn't want to write War and Peace for this post – wanted to keep it short. I'm jealous of your CB radio! I think I need to get one….

By: Name

Name — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:51:40 +0000

Fun article. But, you are only partly right about the "ten codes." They were originally developed for law enforcement use and then CB'ers picked them up. (See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten-code) If you travel a lot on Interstates, having a CB radio in your car is still very useful as truckers are a great source of traffic info, police locations, etc. Although, it's likely all your friends will make fun of you for having one (mine do!).

By: sherri, jason & matt

sherri, jason & matt — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:42 +0000

Thanks, Teej! Wait – You Were A Trucker?? Maybe I shouldn't be surprised…but…I am! That's awesome. In my research, I discovered that truckers still do use CB! Even with the advent of the cell phone – likely for the same reason ppl use walkies for production and at events instead of mobiles – quicker, more reliable, dedicated channel. I need to see pix of you driving a semi. Stat.

By: TJ Dietderich

TJ Dietderich — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:25:48 +0000

I love learning all about different slang! This article really takes me back to my old job trucking cross-country. I had an old CB and the truckers were some of the nicest guys in the world, always willing to help out a gal with a detour and whatnot. I wonder if cell phones have completely replaced that culture by now.

By: sherri, jason & matt

sherri, jason & matt — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:02:03 +0000

By: Name

Name — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:51:40 +0000

By: sherri, jason & matt

sherri, jason & matt — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:45:42 +0000

By: TJ Dietderich

TJ Dietderich — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:25:48 +0000

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