RE: OK

Suresh JV wrote:

> I'm curious about the way this discussion is started with the word "OK"
> Could anyone tell me the Subtleties or reasons behind this.

I thought I knew the answer ("Old Kinderhook"), but there's more to the
story, nicely related by the Straight Dope:

http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a2_250

- Jim Hoekema
Mobius Management Systems, Rye NY