Comments on: The proof is in the pudding. http://www.word-detective.com/2008/12/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/ Semper Ubi Sub Ubi Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:32:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Andre http://www.word-detective.com/2008/12/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/comment-page-1/#comment-54908 Andre Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:19:06 +0000 http://www.word-detective.com/2008/04/03/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/#comment-54908 I`ve always thought it made more sense if the spelling of the word is with "T"s : "putting", so as to say that the proof is in the putting of an idea or advice into practice, thus proving whether it works or not. Using "pudding" as an example seems a little silly and sophomoric to me. I`ve always thought it made more sense if the spelling of the word is with “T”s : “putting”, so as to say that the proof is in the putting of an idea or advice into practice, thus proving whether it works or not. Using “pudding” as an example seems a little silly and sophomoric to me.

]]> By: Martha http://www.word-detective.com/2008/12/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/comment-page-1/#comment-50389 Martha Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:55:52 +0000 http://www.word-detective.com/2008/04/03/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/#comment-50389 I thought the phrase was originally part of a child's book or poem. I thought the phrase was originally part of a child’s book or poem.

]]> By: Dick http://www.word-detective.com/2008/12/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/comment-page-1/#comment-45207 Dick Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:51:46 +0000 http://www.word-detective.com/2008/04/03/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/#comment-45207 A spiritual thought on pudding proof might be reflected in the comparing spiritual truths with spiritual words conveying to the mind and heart of the reader the true thought of the inspired writer.The tasting comes from psalm 119 : 103 where He said sweet are thy words to my taste. Lost in His love... Dick A spiritual thought on pudding proof might be reflected in the comparing spiritual truths with spiritual words conveying to the mind and heart of the reader the true thought of the inspired writer.The tasting comes from psalm 119 : 103 where He said sweet are thy words to my taste.

Lost in His love… Dick

]]> By: Steven Hunley http://www.word-detective.com/2008/12/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/comment-page-1/#comment-43516 Steven Hunley Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:59:37 +0000 http://www.word-detective.com/2008/04/03/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/#comment-43516 I had a double confusion going with this on. I didn't know there was a long version,and heard the short version many times. But in America, native speakers often don't enuciate their Ts but rather make them sound like Ds. I.E. the word "latter" often comes out "ladder'. So pudding might be putting! That's how it sounds. Either way it means the same thing, an idea has to be implimented successfully after it's conceived to prove it's validity. I had a double confusion going with this on. I didn’t know there was a long version,and heard the short version many times. But in America, native speakers often don’t enuciate their Ts but rather make them sound like Ds. I.E. the word “latter” often comes out “ladder’. So pudding might be putting! That’s how it sounds. Either way it means the same thing, an idea has to be implimented successfully after it’s conceived to prove it’s validity.

]]> By: Kris http://www.word-detective.com/2008/12/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/comment-page-1/#comment-43465 Kris Fri, 14 Sep 2012 04:02:19 +0000 http://www.word-detective.com/2008/04/03/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/#comment-43465 Are you sure that "proof" means "quality"? It could be that "proof" means "leaven". Puddings haven't always been a sweet dessert goo. They are sometimes bread-like or cake-like and baked or steamed, and would rise like a quick bread. "Proofing" means rising where baking is concerned, usually with yeast. So perhaps, "The proof is in the pudding" means that if the leaven is in there, and is working properly, the pudding will rise as it's supposed to. That would explain the meaning as being "it's self-evident", rather than a truncated version of "you'll see the quality by eating it". Are you sure that “proof” means “quality”? It could be that “proof” means “leaven”. Puddings haven’t always been a sweet dessert goo. They are sometimes bread-like or cake-like and baked or steamed, and would rise like a quick bread. “Proofing” means rising where baking is concerned, usually with yeast. So perhaps, “The proof is in the pudding” means that if the leaven is in there, and is working properly, the pudding will rise as it’s supposed to. That would explain the meaning as being “it’s self-evident”, rather than a truncated version of “you’ll see the quality by eating it”.

]]> By: Rhea Buchanan http://www.word-detective.com/2008/12/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/comment-page-1/#comment-42279 Rhea Buchanan Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:11:20 +0000 http://www.word-detective.com/2008/04/03/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/#comment-42279 Also, I would be curious to know the age of the person who wrote this article! Also, I would be curious to know the age of the person who wrote this article!

]]> By: Rhea Buchanan http://www.word-detective.com/2008/12/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/comment-page-1/#comment-42278 Rhea Buchanan Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:09:44 +0000 http://www.word-detective.com/2008/04/03/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/#comment-42278 Whether the words were somewhat changed once the phrase reached the States or not, the meaning is still the same. "Proof is in the pudding" means, the proof of a successful idea or philosophy for success is the FINAL successful results of that implemented idea or philosophy on any given situation, whether it be an implemented political, educational or family policy: Were the results successful or unsuccesful? Well, the proof is in the pudding! Whether the words were somewhat changed once the phrase reached the States or not, the meaning is still the same. “Proof is in the pudding” means, the proof of a successful idea or philosophy for success is the FINAL successful results of that implemented idea or philosophy on any given situation, whether it be an implemented political, educational or family policy: Were the results successful or unsuccesful? Well, the proof is in the pudding!

]]> By: Edward B. http://www.word-detective.com/2008/12/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/comment-page-1/#comment-40276 Edward B. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 06:09:21 +0000 http://www.word-detective.com/2008/04/03/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/#comment-40276 Even though the original meaning has been shown from the English, I think that there is also a possibly of its meaning coming from one who boasts of making the best plum pudding. Boasting aside, the real proof of its quality is in the eating(tasting). "you can say what you want, but I want to see the results". Even though the original meaning has been shown from the English, I think that there is also a possibly of its meaning coming from one who boasts of making the best plum pudding. Boasting aside, the real proof of its quality is in the eating(tasting). “you can say what you want, but I want to see the results”.

]]> By: KUNJUBI http://www.word-detective.com/2008/12/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/comment-page-1/#comment-40264 KUNJUBI Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:53:02 +0000 http://www.word-detective.com/2008/04/03/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/#comment-40264 I LIKE TO ADHERE TO THE ORIGINAL USAGE" THE PROOF OF THE PUDDING IS IN THE EATING" Easy to undrstand and memorise. I LIKE TO ADHERE TO THE ORIGINAL USAGE” THE PROOF OF THE PUDDING IS IN THE EATING” Easy to undrstand and memorise.

]]> By: Dave A. http://www.word-detective.com/2008/12/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/comment-page-1/#comment-40254 Dave A. Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:51:10 +0000 http://www.word-detective.com/2008/04/03/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/#comment-40254 I have a different opinion. When bakers place bread dough to rise on a shelf it is called "proofing." I think a case could be made for "Proof is in the pudding" to reference placing the dough in a bread pudding or other bread based pudding to rise and coagulate the pudding with the dough. Thus the "Proof is in the Pudding" may mean that the dough is in the pudding and is the last stage of preparation before cooking. Therefore the proof being in the pudding suggests all the preparations are complete and ready to bake. Therefore the proof is in the pudding suggesting the last stage before before final baking. I have a different opinion. When bakers place bread dough to rise on a shelf it is called “proofing.” I think a case could be made for “Proof is in the pudding” to reference placing the dough in a bread pudding or other bread based pudding to rise and coagulate the pudding with the dough.

Thus the “Proof is in the Pudding” may mean that the dough is in the pudding and is the last stage of preparation before cooking. Therefore the proof being in the pudding suggests all the preparations are complete and ready to bake. Therefore the proof is in the pudding suggesting the last stage before before final baking.

]]> By: Isla S. http://www.word-detective.com/2008/12/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/comment-page-1/#comment-37320 Isla S. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:53:12 +0000 http://www.word-detective.com/2008/04/03/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/#comment-37320 I ended my scholarship essay tonight with this, though modified to say the proof is -already- in the pudding. Maybe I should have said the pudding has already been eaten ;) j/k Your description was very helpful in affirming that I had the correct meaning. Thank you very much! I ended my scholarship essay tonight with this, though modified to say the proof is -already- in the pudding. Maybe I should have said the pudding has already been eaten ;) j/k

Your description was very helpful in affirming that I had the correct meaning. Thank you very much!

]]> By: Greg T http://www.word-detective.com/2008/12/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/comment-page-1/#comment-37006 Greg T Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:01:06 +0000 http://www.word-detective.com/2008/04/03/the-proof-is-in-the-pudding/#comment-37006 I have written to journalists here in Australia correcting their use of the nonsensical contraction of the original saying. There is either no response or the claim that the short version is understood by all so don't be so pedantic! We were taught the proper version at school in the 50's/60's but Aussie journos prefer the stupid lazy version. I have written to journalists here in Australia correcting their use of the nonsensical contraction of the original saying. There is either no response or the claim that the short version is understood by all so don’t be so pedantic! We were taught the proper version at school in the 50′s/60′s but Aussie journos prefer the stupid lazy version.

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