Re: Want info on 1920s 'Black Maria' pronounced Ma-rye-ah

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2009/11/23 11:51:18

I used to work for an old bricklayer (an Irishman) who referred to old broken and discarded bricks as "Irish confetti".

Tis said that when other nations have a holiday, a parade or a religious celebration they throw confetti. The Irish throw bricks.

I always thought it was funny.