Nat'l Urban League on Twitter: "Did you know the phrase 'peanut gallery' has racist origins? It was the cheapest and worst part of the theater, and the only option for Black attendees. No one wanted to sit in the peanut gallery and today, no one wants to hear from the peanut gallery. #RewriteBHM #BHM… https://t.co/4skqaW9dLn"

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Did you know the phrase 'peanut gallery' has racist origins? It was the cheapest and worst part of the theater, and the only option for Black attendees. No one wanted to sit in the peanut gallery and today, no one wants to hear from the peanut gallery. #RewriteBHM #BHMpic.twitter.com/vwHHHWLeVP

9:23 AM - 13 Feb 2018

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1. RoughAcres‏ @RoughAcres Apr 2
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  I remember all us kids were part of the Peanut Gallery for the Howdy Doody Show..... THAT is my frame of reference for this term.pic.twitter.com/MKQ97O6pFH
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1. Inga Binga‏ @Boonski Mar 5
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  You people are idiots. Your definition could not be further from the truth. You are nothing but instigators. The "peanut" comes from the popularity of that cheap snack in those sections, and the possibility that patrons might throw peanuts at the stage if displeased.
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1. Pray 4 da safe return of TyTy‏ @PrayTyty 14 Feb 2018
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  My sonpic.twitter.com/0nzPTmR6YM
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1. Richie Rich‏ @richjohn4 13 Feb 2018
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  What was the original meaning?
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