Why do they call it lime-light

[Just Silver]

Always wondered why
and why not any other fruit or vegetable for that matter

[mcZu]

Because it's an early type of stage light, in which lime was heated to incandescence producing brilliant illumination.

[Just Silver]

Because it's an early type of stage light, in which lime was heated to incandescence producing brilliant illumination.

nice did'nt think anyone would take it seriously

[mcZu]

Because it's an early type of stage light, in which lime was heated to incandescence producing brilliant illumination.

nice did'nt think anyone would take it seriously

Atleast you got your answer.

[mcZu]

really? i could've sworn it was because people in the lime-light, always make a lime out of themselves .. or is the correct term 'a lemon' .. same difference

I take it you never paid attention in physics class back in the day Scotty.

[mcZu]

really? i could've sworn it was because people in the lime-light, always make a lime out of themselves .. or is the correct term 'a lemon' .. same difference

I take it you never paid attention in physics class back in the day Scotty.

physics class is where you learn the history/meaning behind the term, 'lime-light' .. ?

Naah, you do learn how to use lime to power a lamp.