May 2, 2011 05:24:23 PM, Bruce wrote:

> Alex wrote:
>>  That's a 360 (as they say) reversal of what I said in my previous  post.

> Not sure if I got the attribution right.LOL.
> I think you mean 180.  :)

Hi Bruce,

This is a relatively known joke (expression) in relative wide use.
It is attributed to Sammy Davis Jr.

Etymology:  during a conversation/interview he said something like 
 "He did a full 360"
meaning a complete change of opinion/attitude etc.

IMHO, he, as a top notch performer, can be forgiven for not
being too versed in geometry, when we all, technical people,
know full well that a complete reversal in direction actually
involves making a turn of 270 degrees (Celsius :)

-- Alex

PS  I expect the story to be found on YouTube somewhere.
I definitely remember hearing it on a sound bite at the time.
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