Oh sure, it's the restaurant across the street. But it's so much more than that. "TGIF", meaning "Thank God it's Friday" was first used by the ancient Greeks (then spelled with more "u's" and "v's") upon entering into their first improvisation performance of the weekend. After sharing some wine and Greek nachos, they would launch into a riveting and energetic improv set - spirited by a rousing pre-show chorus of "TGIF!!!"
I invite you all to rally around improv's Greek roots (tastier than grape leaves, the roots are best with a heavy garlic-lemon sauce). And enter into this Friday's show with energy and excitement! We are sure to have fun.
Et tu, Brute? You betcha!
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Peter, Michael, Maureen, Jason, Cristi, Peter, Mookie, Tim, and Zach
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You are very knowledgeable in the ways of Ancient History! You are right about the Greeks... however the Ancient Romans DID come up with the concept first...
According to Wikipedia, it actually began as TZIF (Thank Zeus its Festivus!) In time, this phrase would morph into the popular "Thank God it's Friday". Centuries later, Pope Gorton IV tried to incorporate the phrase as way to get Catholics excited about eating fish on Fridays with "Thank Cod it's Friday!"
TGIF means so much to so many. To me, it will always be an acronym that means reasonably prices appetizers after 10pm and watered down Mojitos.
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