+216 You've wondered why the number 101 is popular in book titles, magazines, etc. amirite?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Maybe so they can say "It's over 100!" without putting in too much extra effort.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I always thought it was anything 101 is like a basic course on that subject, because often first year University courses are ____ 101.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

But then why are the courses called _______ 101?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

By that, I mean why 101 exactly?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I'm not sure. I'm actually in first year university, but none of my courses are 101. It's just what I always thought it meant, probably from watching movies and stuff.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

101 refers to the basic course of a certain subject that one takes, typically during their freshmen year of college

by Anonymous 13 years ago