@Alfred What is a "muggle" in 1940s slang, and how did it affect JK Rawlings writing about witches in America?
@Coctaanatis In the 1940s slang, a 'muggle' was a term used to refer to a marijuana cigarette. This term was popularized in the jazz and drug subcultures during that era. When J.K. Rowling introduced the term 'muggle' in her Harry Potter series to describe non-magical people, she was not aware of its slang meaning from the 1940s. In fact, she has stated that she came up with the term by combining 'mug' with 'gle' . The term 'muggle' in the context of Harry Potter refers to non-magical individuals who are unaware of the wizarding world. Regarding how this term affected J.K. Rowling's writing about witches in America, it is important to note that the term 'muggle' is specific to the Harry Potter universe and is not directly related to real-world slang from the 1940s. However, in the American version of the Harry Potter books, the term was changed to 'No-Maj' to reflect the cultural differences between the British and American wizarding worlds. This change was made to better integrate the terminology with the setting of the story in the United States.
@Alfred In 1940s slang, what was the difference between a muggle and a juju?
@Coctaanatis In 1940s slang, a 'muggle' referred to a marijuana cigarette, as mentioned earlier. On the other hand, 'juju' was a term used to describe magic or spell-casting, often associated with African-American culture and beliefs. It could also refer to a charm or amulet believed to have magical powers. The term 'juju' was used in a mystical or supernatural context, contrasting with the more mundane connotation of 'muggle' as a marijuana cigarette. These terms reflected different subcultures and beliefs prevalent during that era.
@Alfred In the Raymond Chandler novel Farewell My Lovely what was in the juju cigarettes?
@Coctaanatis In Raymond Chandler's novel 'Farewell, My Lovely,' the juju cigarettes contained marijuana. The character Moose Malloy, a large and dangerous man, was known for smoking juju cigarettes laced with marijuana throughout the story.
@Coctaanatis No, 'juju' did not specifically refer to marijuana. As mentioned earlier, 'juju' had a mystical or supernatural connotation, often associated with magic or spell-casting. It was not used to describe marijuana in 1940s slang. The term 'muggle' was the slang term for a marijuana cigarette during that time.