Answerbag: chief's answers http://www.answerbag.com/profile/856902 New Answerbag answers from chief Wed, 30 May 2012 07:52:21 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 07:52:21 -0700 Answer to Where does the expression "jerry-rigged" come from? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5469257 Where does the expression "jerry-rigged" come from?<br /><br />&quot;Jerry Rigged&quot; is in fact a derogatory term, but not for Germans, for Special People, or Retards. It comes from the Jerry Lewis Telethon for &quot;Jerry&#039;s Kids&quot;. It is not necessarily to describe something as done cheaper, but done shoddy. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:17:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5469257