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What's the origin of the expression, 'Different strokes for different folks.'?

Question #137661. Asked by Walneto.
Last updated Oct 04 2014.
Originally posted Oct 04 2014 4:00 PM.

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This phrase originated in the US in the 1960's, but it is unclear exactly who came up with it or where exactly it started. The earliest known pop-culture reference is from the song "Everyday People" by Sly and the Family Stone.

link http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/different_strokes

Oct 04 2014, 7:30 PM
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