Why didn't Goldilocks like her porridge?
It was bearly cooked!
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Linguistic Brilliance
Did You Know?
"Bearly" sounds like "barely" while referencing the bears in Goldilocks! The fairy tale "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" was first published in 1837 by Robert Southey, though the girl wasn't named Goldilocks until later versions. In the original story, the porridge had three temperatures - too hot, too cold, and just right. Porridge (or oatmeal) has been a breakfast staple for thousands of years. The phrase "just right" from this story became a common expression describing perfect conditions!