Answerbag: runcible's answers http://www.answerbag.com/profile/101943 New Answerbag answers from runcible Mon, 28 May 2012 14:48:54 -0700 Mon, 28 May 2012 14:48:54 -0700 Answer to Where does the expression "jerry-rigged" come from? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/144361 Where does the expression "jerry-rigged" come from?<br /><br />Seeing as, according to several soures I&#039;ve been able to find, the terms &quot;jury-rigged&quot; and &quot;jerry-rigged&quot; both pre-date America, I think its Pavementaled who&#039;s being a bit derogatory with the comment about Americans. Tue, 28 Nov 2006 13:09:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/144361