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July 1, 1899
The Advance
Jamesburg, Middlesex County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
A researcher named Adams discovers that the British cheer 'Hip-Hip-Hurrah' originates from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, translating to 'On, on to plunder,' challenging its English roots.
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ORIGIN OF "HIP-HIP-HURRAH."
"Hip-Hip-Hurrah" has always been regarded as a thoroughly British cry, typical of the exuberant temperament of the race. Compared with it the "Vive" of the Frenchman, the "Hoch" of the German, and the "Slava" of the Russian are tame and expressionless; but the "Hip-hip-hurrah" from Anglo-Saxon throats rings through the spheres and carries everything before it. It is a cruel blow to find that the words are not English at all. The one consolation left us is that they were not "made in Germany." A gentleman named Adams has been investigating the mysteries of the pyramids and monuments of Egypt, and has found the phrase "Hip-hip-hurrah" among the early hieroglyphics of that country. The only consolation derivable from this remarkable discovery is the argument which may reasonably be deduced that the presence of these British words among the etymological treasures of Pharaoh-land give us a prior right to the whole of the Nile valley. And this theory is strengthened by the fact that according to Mr. Adams, the hieroglyphic "Hip-hip-hurrah" means, when translated, "On, on to plunder." —London Globe.
"Hip-Hip-Hurrah" has always been regarded as a thoroughly British cry, typical of the exuberant temperament of the race. Compared with it the "Vive" of the Frenchman, the "Hoch" of the German, and the "Slava" of the Russian are tame and expressionless; but the "Hip-hip-hurrah" from Anglo-Saxon throats rings through the spheres and carries everything before it. It is a cruel blow to find that the words are not English at all. The one consolation left us is that they were not "made in Germany." A gentleman named Adams has been investigating the mysteries of the pyramids and monuments of Egypt, and has found the phrase "Hip-hip-hurrah" among the early hieroglyphics of that country. The only consolation derivable from this remarkable discovery is the argument which may reasonably be deduced that the presence of these British words among the etymological treasures of Pharaoh-land give us a prior right to the whole of the Nile valley. And this theory is strengthened by the fact that according to Mr. Adams, the hieroglyphic "Hip-hip-hurrah" means, when translated, "On, on to plunder." —London Globe.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Hip Hip Hurrah
Egyptian Hieroglyphics
Etymology
Pyramids
Nile Valley
What entities or persons were involved?
Adams
Where did it happen?
Egypt
Story Details
Key Persons
Adams
Location
Egypt
Story Details
Gentleman Adams investigates Egyptian pyramids and finds 'Hip-hip-hurrah' in hieroglyphics, translating to 'On, on to plunder,' suggesting ancient origins and a humorous claim to the Nile valley.