Ever wonder where the term “Peeping Tom” came from? It traces back to the legend of Lady Godiva

Ever wonder where the term “Peeping Tom” came from? It traces back to the legend of Lady Godiva.

She rode in her birthday suit through town as a very bold public gesture against taxes, asking everyone to stay inside and close their windows out of respect. Everyone did… except one man who peeked. 🫣

Later versions named him Tom, and folklore says he was struck blind. His name became shorthand for anyone who spies where they shouldn’t. 👀