In “Yankee Doodle,” then, the British were mocking what they perceived as the Americans’ lack of class. To be “macaroni” was to be sophisticated, upper class, and worldly. In England at large, the word “macaroni” took on a larger significance. On returning from a Grand Tour (a then-standard trip across Continental Europe intended to deepen cultural knowledge), these young men brought to England a stylish sense of fashion consisting of large wigs and slim clothing as well as a penchant for the then-little-known Italian dish for which they were named. The “macaroni” in question does not, however, refer to the food, but rather to a fashion trend that began in the 1760s among aristocratic British men. To the average listener, the first verse appears to describe an American man who confuses a feather for a piece of pasta: Yankee Doodle went to town Anyone who is not given proper context-that “Yankee Doodle” was originally created by the British to ridicule Americans, and that American soldiers reclaimed it during the Revolutionary War-might well question the point of the song.īut perhaps the most confounding part of “Yankee Doodle” is its opening.
Though the song, set to an upbeat melody, appears to satirize Americans, it is today treated as a patriotic anthem. Generations of American kids forced to sing “Yankee Doodle” have grown up justifiably puzzled by its lyrics. (Photo: Wellcome Images, London/CC BY 4.0) If you have specific questions or information about content, the website, and applications, please contact us.An engraving of a “macaroni’s dressing room,” from 1772. However, Get Archive LLC does not own each component of the compilation displayed and accessible on the PICRYL website and applications. Get Archive LLC is the owner of the compilation of content that is posted on the PICRYL website and applications, which consists of text, images, audio, video, databases, tags, design, codes, and software ("Content"). Get Archive LLC does not charge permission and license fees for use of any of the content on PICRYL, however, upon request, GetArchive can provide rights clearance for content for a fee. GetArchive believes there are no usage restrictions or limitations put on content in the U.S. Permission for use, re-use, or additional use of the content is not required. Get Archive LLC, creator of PICRYL, endeavors to provide information that it possesses on the copyright status of the content and to identify any other terms and conditions that may apply to the use of the content, however, Get Archive LLC offers no guarantee or assurance that all pertinent information is provided, or that the information is correct in each circumstance. PICRYL makes the world's public domain media fun to find and easy to use. PICRYL is an AI-driven search & similarity engine. PICRYL is the largest media source for public domain images, scans, and documents. The World's Largest Public Domain Media Search Engine
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