IDLE HANDS ARE THE DEVIL'S TOOLS - "Idleness is the root of mischief. This maxim has been traced back to Chaucer's 'Tale of Melibee' (c. 1386). First attested in the United States in 'Collections' (1808). The proverb is found in varying forms: Satan has some mischief for idle hands to do; The devil finds work (or mischief) for idle hands to do." From "Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings" by Gregory Y. Titelman (Random House, New York, 1996).
This proverb has its origins in The Bible but the exact author is unknown. It is often interpreted to mean that staying busy and productive helps to prevent engaging in sinful or harmful activities.
The phrase "Idle hands are the devil's workshop" is a proverb that originated in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Proverbs. It is a warning against laziness and the potential for mischief or wrongdoing when one is not actively engaged in productive activities.
It means that when you have nothing to do (your hands are idle), you are more apt to get into trouble. (do devil's work.) (As opposed to staying busy, whereby you have no time to get into trouble.)
Season Four "The Devils Hands are Idle Playthings", it was also the last episode until it was brought back on comedy central.
Hope you have small hands and the right tools.
The duration of Idle Hands is 1.53 hours.
Idle Hands was created on 1999-04-30.
Idle Hands was released on 04/30/1999.
The Production Budget for Idle Hands was $15,000,000.
The Toiling of Idle Hands was created on 2003-11-04.
Idle Hands grossed $4,023,741 worldwide.
Idle Hands grossed $4,023,741 in the domestic market.
The Devil Makes Work for Idle Hands was created in 2000.