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In the 1980’s in Essex county, Nj, I worked in a restaurant where the wait staff was predominantly white and the dish room was predominantly black. (I maintain I was the last white American man to work as a dishwasher!) whenever any of my coworkers wanted a quarter for change they would always ask for a “case quarter.” No explanation was asked for, none given. But it was fairly widespread urban slang at least in the mid eighties in northern nj.
Just now, I’m watching an old film on tcm, “flying down to Rio”, and one of the principle characters asked another for a “case quarter” again looking for a 25 cent piece for smaller change. No further context given.
Brings back wonderful memories, as well as a few questions!
In the 1980’s in Essex county, Nj, I worked in a restaurant where the wait staff was predominantly white and the dish room was predominantly black. (I maintain I was the last white American man to work as a dishwasher!) whenever any of my coworkers wanted a quarter for change they would always ask for a “case quarter.” No explanation was asked for, none given. But it was fairly widespread urban slang at least in the mid eighties in northern nj.
Just now, I’m watching an old film on tcm, “flying down to Rio”, and one of the principle characters asked another for a “case quarter” again looking for a 25 cent piece for smaller change. No further context given.
Brings back wonderful memories, as well as a few questions!
when a person isn't happy with theirself, or life in general. then ups and decides to try to do better in life, usually not lasting longer than a few weeks.
fred: "oh so what barny you can't drink with us anymore?"
betty: "oh no he has a case of the do betters."
The opposite of Tetsuya Syndrome. Someone who was destined to die first.
Person A: So, for the next character-
Person B: Allen Case
A: Wha-
B: ALLEN CASE.
To drink an entire case of beer quickly in one sitting with a friend(s)
Friends and I were case bashing in the parking lot before the big game.
When a male is charged with a sex offense case this includes being charged with a pedophile case, indecent exposure, or rape
Johnny flashed a playground of kids and was charged with a skin case