To get the shaft

Posted by Jamie Jobb on March 09, 2006

I'm looking into the origins of the term "to get the shaft", which I understand has something to do with the cemetery near the French Quarter. I'd like to hear from anyone who knows New Orleans lore and can verify the origins of this phrase. Thanks.

To get the shaft Brian from Shawnee 09/March/06
- To get the shaft RRC 09/March/06
  - Getting the shaft ... sucks Bob 09/March/06
    - Getting the shaft ... sucks Bob 09/March/06
      - Getting the shaft ... sucks RRC 09/March/06
        
        Getting the shaft ... sucks Smokey Stover 09/March/06
        
        Getting the shaft ... sucks Brian from Shawnee 10/March/06
        
        Getting the shaft ... sucks RRC 10/March/06
        
        Shafted Lewis 14/March/06