Upper Crust

The video explores the term 'upper crust', often used to describe the rich and powerful. It discusses various theories about its origin, including a story from England about bread baking. The term also refers to the top layer of the earth and hats in the 1800s. All meanings share a common theme of referring to the top or highest part of something, explaining its association with the elite.

What does the term 'upper crust' signify in a social context?

• The lower class

• The working class

• The top tiers of society

• The middle class

According to a story, how was the term 'upper crust' related to bread in old English kitchens?

• The entire bread was given to everyone equally

• The top of the bread was given to the rich

• The bottom of the bread was given to the rich

• The top of the bread was given to the poor

Is there any evidence supporting the bread story as the origin of 'upper crust'?

• No, there is no evidence

• Yes, there is strong evidence

• Yes, but the evidence is weak

• No, but it is widely believed

What other meanings does 'upper crust' have besides referring to society?

• The middle layer of the earth

• The bottom layer of hats in the 1800s

• The top layer of the earth and hats in the 1800s

• The bottom layer of the earth

What common theme do all meanings of 'upper crust' share?

• They all refer to the bottom part of something

• They all refer to the middle part of something

• They all refer to the top or highest part of something

• They all refer to the outer part of something