I should have made it clearer. Other than the similarity of "jim crack" and "gimcrack" is there any other evidence. Sorry for my snotty tone. And, yes, I read his analysis of the origins and meaning of "gimcrack." Just saying..... SC From: "Sam Clements" <SClements at NEO.RR.COM> > And, Jerry's reason for thinking it's "gimcrack corn" is based on .....?