Mark wrote: > I've heard this expression twice on M*A*S*H reruns. I posted about it on > this list before and no one seemed to care. :-) I don't really know what it > means.
It comes from an old nursery rhyme, which has several different versions, and lengths. The old English version is: Tinker, Tailor Soldier, Sailor Rich Man, Poor Man Beggar Man, Thief. The "American" version is: Rich man, poor man Beggar man, thief. Doctor, lawyer, Indian Chief. Hell
