Many of us have heard the expression: “the Order of the Stooped”. However, not everyone knows the history of its origin. But we often use this phrase in everyday speech. But how can you say a word, but not fully understand its meaning?! This is at least strange.
Let's try to deal with this issue.
Where did this expression come from?
Historians of the language are still arguing where this expression came from. However, most of them agree that this phrase appeared recently - about 50-60 years ago. It belongs to the non-literary varieties of the Russian language, is included in the so-called group of slang expressions.
Moreover, the phrase "Order of the Stooped" can be attributed both to professional words and to youth slang.
It will be combined with professional jargon by the fact that this expression denotes an award that is received for length of service in the military, navy and even at a factory. This expression has in common with youth slang that it has an ironic connotation.
Well, how can you be proud that you were awarded the orderSlouching with a twist on the back?
Why is there a twist on the back of the order?
This simple question is not easy to answer. Well, firstly, the twist on the back indicates precisely the stoop of a person. He served faithfully for so many years, so he became stooped, decrepit.
Secondly, this expression means that there is nothing good in this order. It is somehow embarrassing to even twist it on the chest, so they hang it on the back. As they say, out of sight.
Maybe this expression is connected with the personality of the famous General Secretary L. I. Brezhnev. As famous, he had so many awards that they simply did not fit on his chest. The wits from the dissidents suggested making twists on the back of the leader, because there was simply nowhere to hang orders and medals. And so it seems you can…
Therefore, this stroke testifies, rather, to the low significance of this so-called award.
Would you like to receive the Order of Stooped?
If you ask passers-by on the street such a question, you will most likely get a negative answer. Indeed, the prospect of receiving such an “award” does not please anyone. Therefore, an ironic attitude towards this order has developed among the people. Dali seems to be, but this thing does not please the heart.
Thus, we briefly considered the question of what the Order of Stooped is and why such an award is given. As we can see, a rather mocking attitude towards this thing is due to the fact that this award as a whole does not mean anything and brings, rather,negative emotions to those who are awarded it.
