The term has been around since the 40s and 50s. As too regional no it was/is nationwide. More likely cultural. The youth of those days were more accuztomex to it than their parents
Must be regional or something else because I’ve never heard “old man” used in any other context than as a father. I’ve lived in Florida and the west coast and traveled all over the US for context.
“The ‘ol’ ball and chain” is used for spouse, unfortunately it’s usually used for women.
At that age you should have heard it at least once in your life. Dunno maybe the 20 year difference between us is enough to prevent that kind of exposure
The term has been around since the 40s and 50s. As too regional no it was/is nationwide. More likely cultural. The youth of those days were more accuztomex to it than their parents
Must be regional or something else because I’ve never heard “old man” used in any other context than as a father. I’ve lived in Florida and the west coast and traveled all over the US for context.
“The ‘ol’ ball and chain” is used for spouse, unfortunately it’s usually used for women.
Guess you are just too young to have heard it since it began so long ago. Even been on television enough for most people to have heard it
I’m in my 40s, so it must be quite an old thing.
At that age you should have heard it at least once in your life. Dunno maybe the 20 year difference between us is enough to prevent that kind of exposure