Zinger (unreleased), Hollywood Edition: The term "in like Flynn" was coined from actor…

Never printed · Hollywood Edition

Zinger · Roswell alien

Q: The term "in like Flynn" was coined from actor Errol Flynn's acquittal on statutory rape charges.

A: Fact. The term originated in 1942 when Errol Flynn was brought to trial for the statutory rape of two girls, only to be acquitted.

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