See you later, alligator. In a while, crocodile.

Have you ever wondered where this saying originated from? No? Well, I have and so that means I have looked into it and after much research, I have my report for you.

In the 1950’s it was popular among the young generation and it was considered “cool” if they could turn a sentence into a rhyme. Which makes me think of the popular sitcom show Happy Days where Fonzie always rhymed his responses. It was sometimes annoying, but everyone seemed to love him. 

“See you later alligator. In awhile crocodile. Was a popular song written by a cajun singer/songwriter. It was about his girlfriend leaving him for another man, only to return asking to be taken back. Unfortunately, she burned that bridge and was told “later gator”. Anyway, the saying stuck and now we know it as “later gator” “After while crocodile”. 

So, there you have it. My report is complete and has been submitted.