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Sleep tight dont let the bedbugs bite11/13/2023 However, this phrase couldn’t plausibly refer to a tight rope bed, because the first known citation of “sleep tight” was in the late 19 th century, long after rope beds were in common use. So this myth does hold up to a certain extent, showing how beds needed to be regularly tightened and bugs were likely to bite you in your sleep. Bed bugs were common, lived in mattresses, and would bite the bed’s occupant. Some even believe that a passive aggressive way to get rid of unwanted guests was to let the ropes sink lower and lower, until the bed became so uncomfortable that the guests would leave. So one of the household chores, normally given to small children, was to use the bed wrench to tighten the ropes every day so they remained taut. If the ropes became too slack, the occupant would have a very uncomfortable night’s sleep. The idea is, in order to sleep well on a rope bed, the ropes must be tightened on a regular basis. The two main faulty interpretations of this phrase are stated above. Truth: This is a very common myth, but it is ultimately a myth, and it is one we are often asked about on our tour of the John Chad’s house. The phrase is a reminder to fasten your nightgown around you tightly, so the bedbugs will be unable to climb through them. The “bedbug” is the bed wrench, so “don’t let the bedbugs bite” means to be careful and don’t pinch your fingers on the wrench. Myth: “Sleep Tight, Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite” found its origin in the early 1700s, and it is a reminder to tighten the ropes on the bed before sleeping.
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