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A Charlie horse is called this because in the old west that muscular part of your leg was called a Charlie. When cowboys would dismount, their legs would chafe and they had to walk very awkwardly. Eventually The Charlie was transformed into The Charlie Horse, named after the cowboys who got these problems.
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∙ 11y agoThe term Charlie horse is a North American colloquial term that is used to describe painful spasms or cramps in the leg muscles that once affected lasts somewhere between a few seconds to a few hours. The term originally dates back to American slang of the 1880s, possibly from the pitcher Charlie "Old Hoss" Radbourn who is said to have suffered from cramps. This type of injury in some western countries is known as Dead Leg, where as in Australia it is known as Corked Thigh.
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What characters horse was named necromancer?
Charlie in "FireStarter"
What is the average size of a Charlie 1 Horse hat?
The average size of a Charlie 1 Horse hat are size six and three quarters (6 3/4) to seven fifth eighth (7 5/8). They can be purchased from: Charlie 1 Horse,Hat Country, Amazon, Jackson Western Store.
How do you charlie horse somebody?
all you have to do to charlie horse somebody is to punch them really hard in the thigh. P.S.-when i say hard i mean HARD!
Is a horse herd called a harem?
No, a horse herd is not called a harem it is just called a wild horse herd.
What is a breeding horse called?
A male horse kept from breeding is called a gelding. A male horse that is meant for breeding is called a stallion. And a wild horse is called a mustang.
Why is a cramp called a charlie horse?
A VERY BAD CRAMP!!
Yesterday I had a pain in your legs which was so bad it inabled me to walk what is that?
It's called a Charlie Horse. To get rid of it, eat a banana. A banana has potassium which will help get rid of the Charlie Horse.
What does a charlie horse look like?
A Charlie horse is a muscle cramp
What is the meaning of the Aussie slang corky?
Charley horse (or Charlie horse). Also variously called a corked thigh, dead leg, granddaddy, chopper or Tommy horse.
When was Chief Charlie Horse created?
Chief Charlie Horse was created on 1956-05-07.
What is the duration of The Charlie Horse Music Pizza?
The duration of The Charlie Horse Music Pizza is 1800.0 seconds.
How do you spell Charlie horse for cramps?
Charley Horse
When did The Charlie Horse Music Pizza end?
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza ended on 1999-05-30.
When was The Charlie Horse Music Pizza created?
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza was created on 1998-01-05.
What happens when you get a Charlie Horse?
Charlie horse pain refers to a cramp and or spasm in the leg muscles. These pains can last for anywhere between seconds and a full day. There can be many causes of Charlie horse pains including dehydration and lack of calcium or potassium.
What are the release dates for The Charlie Horse Music Pizza - 1998?
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza - 1998 was released on: USA: 5 January 1998
What actors and actresses appeared in Chief Charlie Horse - 1956?
The cast of Chief Charlie Horse - 1956 includes: Grace Stafford as Woody Woodpecker
