Around Sark to get to Herm…

This has appeared in the last few days. It’s a shame it wasn’t there back in June when that was my saying of the day https://www.blipfoto.com/entry/3383772870982239612
It’s not a small piece of art but if you look closely you can just spot a tiny selfie of my head lurking behind the S of Sark so maybe it just sneaks in as an entry for Tiny Tuesday.

My saying of the day is ‘looking like the cat’s whiskers’.
The phrase "looking like the cat's whiskers" originated in the late 18th century, where it initially meant something small and insignificant. However, its current meaning, signifying something excellent or outstanding, emerged in the 1920s as part of a trend in American slang using animal features to denote high quality.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Early Usage:
The phrase was first recorded in the late 1700s, but its meaning was the opposite of what it is today, referring to something tiny and unimportant.
1920s Shift:
The shift in meaning to "excellent" or "outstanding" occurred in the 1920s, alongside other animal-themed slang like "the bee's knees," "the cat's pajamas," and "the cat's meow".
American Slang:
This trend in slang was particularly prominent in American English during the 1920s, often associated with the Jazz Age and flapper culture.
Possible Inspiration:
It's theorised that these phrases were inspired by the perceived stylishness or novelty of certain items, like pyjamas, or perhaps from the use of cat's whiskers as fine adjustable wires in early radio crystal sets.
Lasting Popularity:
While many of these animal-themed slang phrases have faded, "the cat's whiskers" and "the bee's knees" have remained relatively common expressions, particularly in informal contexts.