+814 Why is it called "after dark" when it is really "after light"? amirite?

by Anonymous 14 years ago

Because it is after the darkness arrives. So really that saying was just shortened

by Anonymous 14 years ago

i've never even really thought about that...

by Anonymous 14 years ago

After it becomes dark is more correct.

by Anonymous 14 years ago

Nice point

by Anonymous 14 years ago

Actually, it originated as 'after nightfall'

by Anonymous 14 years ago

I posted this a while ago.

by Anonymous 13 years ago