Ah My Dear Saint George -
Thank you kindly for providing the opening that encourages me to expound vociferously upon absurd subjects -
As you are no doubt aware, the Luddites were an organized group that were opposed to the modernization and mechanization of the Mills, believing that the subsequent job loss would be devastating to the communities. They were well known for rushing a Factory En Mass and destroying whatever mechanical equipment they were able.
As the owners responded with armed guards, the Luddites replied with subterfuge, getting jobs in the mills and when no one was about they would literally " throw a wrench" into the works.
When owners began searching workers for unauthorized tools, bars, etc, the Luddites began "accidentally" kicking their wooden work shoes (also known as Sabots) into the gears - providing posterity with that delightful new word
Sabotageyhs
prof marvel
lecture begins at 3 followed by questions and coffee