Gordon bennett?
Q. i didnt know where the put this question but i thought this would be the best place, you no wen people say "gordon bennett" i think its mostly a british thing,its lyk sayin omg or cor' blimey for those hu dont know wat it means, well who is gordon bennett and where did the phrase come from?
Asked by ladee_in_luv - Wed Dec 27 14:59:58 2006 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
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Answered by Conan the Grammarian - Wed Dec 27 15:10:31 2006
Q. i didnt know where the put this question but i thought this would be the best place, you no wen people say "gordon bennett" i think its mostly a british thing,its lyk sayin omg or cor' blimey for those hu dont know wat it means, well who is gordon bennett and where did the phrase come from?
Asked by ladee_in_luv - Wed Dec 27 14:59:58 2006 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
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Answered by Conan the Grammarian - Wed Dec 27 15:10:31 2006
How did the term Gordon Bennett originate?
Q. I find myself using this term everytime I am frustrated or exasperated with a someone or something! I'd like to know how it came about and If Gordon Bennett was actually a real person. Thank you.
Asked by Wicked Witch of Yorkshire - Sat Sep 16 09:01:56 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. James Gordon Bennet II, 1841 - 1918 is the man referred to, and was quite a colourful character. One of his many reported exploits was an incident where he flew an aeroplane through an open barn. The surprised onlookers were supposed to have said 'That was Gordon Bennett!', and hence onward to the current shortened phrase. Became popular again during the 1980s but is again falling out of use.
Answered by lozzielaws - Sat Sep 16 09:04:13 2006
Q. I find myself using this term everytime I am frustrated or exasperated with a someone or something! I'd like to know how it came about and If Gordon Bennett was actually a real person. Thank you.
Asked by Wicked Witch of Yorkshire - Sat Sep 16 09:01:56 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. James Gordon Bennet II, 1841 - 1918 is the man referred to, and was quite a colourful character. One of his many reported exploits was an incident where he flew an aeroplane through an open barn. The surprised onlookers were supposed to have said 'That was Gordon Bennett!', and hence onward to the current shortened phrase. Became popular again during the 1980s but is again falling out of use.
Answered by lozzielaws - Sat Sep 16 09:04:13 2006
Where does the phrase "Gordon Bennett" Come From?
Q. Where does the phrase "Gordon Bennett" Come From? Interesting! When something happens people normally say Gordon Bennett but why? Thanks
Asked by alanweir1983 - Wed Feb 18 03:25:05 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. whats the chances, they talked about this on qi a uk tv show last friday. Gorden Bennett was a very rich man in the Victorian era but was something of a drunk, he was once so drunk he mistook a fireplace for a urinal and the people who caught him cried out Gordon Bennett at the suprise of finding him and it stuck
Answered by marc v - Wed Feb 18 03:34:17 2009
Q. Where does the phrase "Gordon Bennett" Come From? Interesting! When something happens people normally say Gordon Bennett but why? Thanks
Asked by alanweir1983 - Wed Feb 18 03:25:05 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. whats the chances, they talked about this on qi a uk tv show last friday. Gorden Bennett was a very rich man in the Victorian era but was something of a drunk, he was once so drunk he mistook a fireplace for a urinal and the people who caught him cried out Gordon Bennett at the suprise of finding him and it stuck
Answered by marc v - Wed Feb 18 03:34:17 2009
How many Brits still use the phrase "oh Gordon Bennett" and is it ever used in the US.?
Q. The Time is Now. Well Gordon Bennett was American so it shuld ring a bell to a few.
Asked by michael w - Sun Sep 13 14:42:01 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I've lived in the US for almost thirty years and never heard it here. When I lived in the UK it was used by working class people.
Answered by Jeremy W - Sun Sep 13 14:48:02 2009
Q. The Time is Now. Well Gordon Bennett was American so it shuld ring a bell to a few.
Asked by michael w - Sun Sep 13 14:42:01 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I've lived in the US for almost thirty years and never heard it here. When I lived in the UK it was used by working class people.
Answered by Jeremy W - Sun Sep 13 14:48:02 2009
Where does the expression 'Gordon Bennett' come from ?
Q. Where does the expression 'Gordon Bennett' come from ?
Asked by richmck - Sun Dec 7 05:10:19 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. U.K. expressing surprise or annoyance: used to express surprise or annoyance ( informal ) [Late 20th century. Alteration of gorblimey, after James GordonBennett] There were, in fact, two "Gordon Bennetts," father and son, both newspaper magnates. The elder James Gordon Bennett, born in Scotland, founded the New York Herald in 1835. His son, James Gordon Bennett II, is best remembered as a journalist for sending Stanley to look for Livingstone in Africa. But it was young Gordon Bennett's extracurricular activities, including a scandal that included being horsewhipped by his fiancee's brother, that drove him into exile in Europe for the rest of his life. Once in Paris, Bennett's flamboyant lifestyle (he dithered away $40 million… [cont.]
Answered by d_r_siva - Sun Dec 7 06:54:37 2008
Q. Where does the expression 'Gordon Bennett' come from ?
Asked by richmck - Sun Dec 7 05:10:19 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. U.K. expressing surprise or annoyance: used to express surprise or annoyance ( informal ) [Late 20th century. Alteration of gorblimey, after James GordonBennett] There were, in fact, two "Gordon Bennetts," father and son, both newspaper magnates. The elder James Gordon Bennett, born in Scotland, founded the New York Herald in 1835. His son, James Gordon Bennett II, is best remembered as a journalist for sending Stanley to look for Livingstone in Africa. But it was young Gordon Bennett's extracurricular activities, including a scandal that included being horsewhipped by his fiancee's brother, that drove him into exile in Europe for the rest of his life. Once in Paris, Bennett's flamboyant lifestyle (he dithered away $40 million… [cont.]
Answered by d_r_siva - Sun Dec 7 06:54:37 2008
Where does the meaning 'GORDON BENNETT' come from?
Q. This will be a phrase known to most Brits.
Asked by Roaming free - Sat Jan 20 16:17:59 2007 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Gordon Bennett was a newspaper editor (He sent Stanley off to find David Livingstone). Bennett was known for doing odd things in public eg running into restaurants and yanking the table cloths off tables while people were eating etc. The story goes that it got to the stage where people would see him and yell as a warning 'Gordon Bennett's here !!! Watch out !!!'
Answered by David - Sat Jan 20 16:31:35 2007
Q. This will be a phrase known to most Brits.
Asked by Roaming free - Sat Jan 20 16:17:59 2007 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Gordon Bennett was a newspaper editor (He sent Stanley off to find David Livingstone). Bennett was known for doing odd things in public eg running into restaurants and yanking the table cloths off tables while people were eating etc. The story goes that it got to the stage where people would see him and yell as a warning 'Gordon Bennett's here !!! Watch out !!!'
Answered by David - Sat Jan 20 16:31:35 2007
Why do the Brits use "Gordon Bennett" as a term for something in a conversation rather than someones name?
Q. Why do the Brits use "Gordon Bennett" as a term for something in a conversation rather than someones name?
Asked by Wendy36 loves Hot Firemen - Tue Sep 18 18:03:05 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try this link, It's quite interesting
Answered by jabelite - Tue Sep 18 18:12:36 2007
Q. Why do the Brits use "Gordon Bennett" as a term for something in a conversation rather than someones name?
Asked by Wendy36 loves Hot Firemen - Tue Sep 18 18:03:05 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try this link, It's quite interesting
Answered by jabelite - Tue Sep 18 18:12:36 2007
my dad used to say gordon bennett when he was stressed i have taken up the refrain,?
Q. who or what was gordon bennett and why do people take his name in vain
Asked by muffinisis - Sun Jun 7 18:59:07 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Gordon Bennett was an American Newspaperman, who supported many sporting events in the late Nineteenth and early Twentieth centuries. He also ran the Newspaper, which supported a little known man called H.M. Stanley, when he went to Africa to find David Livingstone. I also use the refrain Gordon Bennett on occassions, although my uncle who is a bennett would aprove of different choices in refrains and retorts.
Answered by Windrider unchained M.A.M. - Sun Jun 7 20:07:38 2009
Q. who or what was gordon bennett and why do people take his name in vain
Asked by muffinisis - Sun Jun 7 18:59:07 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Gordon Bennett was an American Newspaperman, who supported many sporting events in the late Nineteenth and early Twentieth centuries. He also ran the Newspaper, which supported a little known man called H.M. Stanley, when he went to Africa to find David Livingstone. I also use the refrain Gordon Bennett on occassions, although my uncle who is a bennett would aprove of different choices in refrains and retorts.
Answered by Windrider unchained M.A.M. - Sun Jun 7 20:07:38 2009
where did the saying gordon bennett come from,?
Q. it used to be a sort of expletive does any one know why,
Asked by muffinisis - Fri Feb 13 16:25:23 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. only fools and horse i love del boy
Answered by toilkenn - Fri Feb 13 16:28:46 2009
Q. it used to be a sort of expletive does any one know why,
Asked by muffinisis - Fri Feb 13 16:25:23 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. only fools and horse i love del boy
Answered by toilkenn - Fri Feb 13 16:28:46 2009
who was Gordon Bennett?
Q. My nan always Say's Gordon Bennett when she gets flustered and i just wondered Who this person was if he ever exisisted
Asked by simone h - Wed May 17 08:54:05 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Gordon Bennett is an expression that is used to denote surprise or shock. A typical usage, for instance, might be "Gordon Bennett! Look at the size of that." It is a common expression or exclamation used in British English, and there is a comic book character, Gordon Bennett, based on the expression. James Gordon Bennett, Junior inspired the expression. Bennett the son of James Gordon Bennett, Senior was a notorious New York newspaper proprietor and playboy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who became famous for his extravagant lifestyle and behaviour. For example, James Gordon Bennett, Jr once arrived late and drunk at a party, at the mansion of the family of his fiancee, socialite Caroline May. Once there, he urinated… [cont.]
Answered by carajuk - Wed May 17 09:01:52 2006
Q. My nan always Say's Gordon Bennett when she gets flustered and i just wondered Who this person was if he ever exisisted
Asked by simone h - Wed May 17 08:54:05 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Gordon Bennett is an expression that is used to denote surprise or shock. A typical usage, for instance, might be "Gordon Bennett! Look at the size of that." It is a common expression or exclamation used in British English, and there is a comic book character, Gordon Bennett, based on the expression. James Gordon Bennett, Junior inspired the expression. Bennett the son of James Gordon Bennett, Senior was a notorious New York newspaper proprietor and playboy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who became famous for his extravagant lifestyle and behaviour. For example, James Gordon Bennett, Jr once arrived late and drunk at a party, at the mansion of the family of his fiancee, socialite Caroline May. Once there, he urinated… [cont.]
Answered by carajuk - Wed May 17 09:01:52 2006
Who was Gordon Bennett , he,s heard of but never seen?
Q. it,s a phrase you often hear Londoners say but who the flippen eck was he ?
Asked by BigMac - Wed May 6 11:42:38 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. this may help (or not) believe he was married to Flaming Nora enjoy the day
Answered by HaSiCiT Bust A Tie A1 TieBusters - Wed May 6 17:37:10 2009
Q. it,s a phrase you often hear Londoners say but who the flippen eck was he ?
Asked by BigMac - Wed May 6 11:42:38 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. this may help (or not) believe he was married to Flaming Nora enjoy the day
Answered by HaSiCiT Bust A Tie A1 TieBusters - Wed May 6 17:37:10 2009
Where does the slang saying "Gordon Bennett"come from?
Q. Where does the slang saying "Gordon Bennett"come from?
Asked by miraclespoondiets - Sat Sep 9 10:50:03 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
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Answered by fjmarie1 - Sat Sep 9 11:07:02 2006
Q. Where does the slang saying "Gordon Bennett"come from?
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Answered by fjmarie1 - Sat Sep 9 11:07:02 2006
From 1901 until a name change, the Gordon Bennett trophy was connected with which sport?
Q. From 1901 until a name change, the Gordon Bennett trophy was connected with which sport?
Asked by GARY B - Tue Oct 31 05:53:36 2006 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. As one of three Gordon Bennett Cups (also for balloons), established by James Gordon Bennett, Jr., millionaire owner of the New York Herald, the automobile racing award was first given in 1900 in France. The trophy was awarded annually until 1905, after which the Automobile Club de France (ACF) held the first Grand Prix motor racing event at the Circuit de la Sarthe, in Le Mans. The Gordon Bennett Cup auto races drew entrants from across Europe including future aviator Henry Farman and from the United States competitors such as Alexander Winton driving his Winton automobile. Under the terms of the race, the subsequent race would be hosted by the country of the most recent winner.
Answered by TMLeaf Fan - Tue Oct 31 05:56:36 2006
Q. From 1901 until a name change, the Gordon Bennett trophy was connected with which sport?
Asked by GARY B - Tue Oct 31 05:53:36 2006 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. As one of three Gordon Bennett Cups (also for balloons), established by James Gordon Bennett, Jr., millionaire owner of the New York Herald, the automobile racing award was first given in 1900 in France. The trophy was awarded annually until 1905, after which the Automobile Club de France (ACF) held the first Grand Prix motor racing event at the Circuit de la Sarthe, in Le Mans. The Gordon Bennett Cup auto races drew entrants from across Europe including future aviator Henry Farman and from the United States competitors such as Alexander Winton driving his Winton automobile. Under the terms of the race, the subsequent race would be hosted by the country of the most recent winner.
Answered by TMLeaf Fan - Tue Oct 31 05:56:36 2006
We often use the term in exasperation, - "Gordon Bennett"...?
Q. Anyone know who he actually is/was?
Asked by Mark R - Wed Jan 23 17:30:31 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The phrase always makes me smile, as in a town close to where I live they actually have a "Gordon Bennett Memorial Hall" which tickles me every time I pass it. I've found this link that explains about the real "gordon" if you want to have a look...
Answered by Jules - Wed Jan 23 17:45:45 2008
Q. Anyone know who he actually is/was?
Asked by Mark R - Wed Jan 23 17:30:31 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The phrase always makes me smile, as in a town close to where I live they actually have a "Gordon Bennett Memorial Hall" which tickles me every time I pass it. I've found this link that explains about the real "gordon" if you want to have a look...
Answered by Jules - Wed Jan 23 17:45:45 2008
who is or who was gordon bennett?
Q. who is or who was gordon bennett?
Asked by Juggy - Wed Oct 3 03:18:20 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. He used to own the Handyman shop in Louth Lincs till he retired. It was a very useful shop
Answered by KEITH S - Wed Oct 3 03:31:49 2007
Q. who is or who was gordon bennett?
Asked by Juggy - Wed Oct 3 03:18:20 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. He used to own the Handyman shop in Louth Lincs till he retired. It was a very useful shop
Answered by KEITH S - Wed Oct 3 03:31:49 2007
tony bennett or gordon bennett?
Q. tony bennett or gordon bennett?
Asked by keevilmonster - Wed Apr 22 09:29:50 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. tony
Answered by Fizzdude - Wed Apr 22 09:36:21 2009
Q. tony bennett or gordon bennett?
Asked by keevilmonster - Wed Apr 22 09:29:50 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. tony
Answered by Fizzdude - Wed Apr 22 09:36:21 2009
Where do the following phrases come from?"Oh my giddy aunt" "Gordon Bennett" "Flipping Nora"
Q. They are all phrases used for expression of surprise at something - all probably also used in old comic books a few decades ago (eg the Beano or the Dandy)
Asked by cragoogle - Mon Apr 10 09:30:42 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They are sort of a play on words, combined with a humorous attempt at replacing a swearword or blasphemy with something harmless. When you start to say "Oh my God!" you catch yourself at the 'g' and change it to "oh my Giddy aunt!" With "God!" again you stop at the 'g' but change it to "Gordon Bennett!" And of course you might be about to say "F**king heck!" (or something similar,) when you sense your Grandmother breathing down your neck, so you catch yourself at the 'f' and say "Flipping Nora!"
Answered by _ - Mon Apr 10 20:41:27 2006
Q. They are all phrases used for expression of surprise at something - all probably also used in old comic books a few decades ago (eg the Beano or the Dandy)
Asked by cragoogle - Mon Apr 10 09:30:42 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They are sort of a play on words, combined with a humorous attempt at replacing a swearword or blasphemy with something harmless. When you start to say "Oh my God!" you catch yourself at the 'g' and change it to "oh my Giddy aunt!" With "God!" again you stop at the 'g' but change it to "Gordon Bennett!" And of course you might be about to say "F**king heck!" (or something similar,) when you sense your Grandmother breathing down your neck, so you catch yourself at the 'f' and say "Flipping Nora!"
Answered by _ - Mon Apr 10 20:41:27 2006
Who was Gordon Bennett? lots of people use this expression, so was he?
Q. Who was Gordon Bennett? lots of people use this expression, so was he?
Asked by mollanches - Tue Mar 14 11:44:33 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. He was my dad OH hooo...
Answered by clownfish - Tue Mar 14 11:48:31 2006
Q. Who was Gordon Bennett? lots of people use this expression, so was he?
Asked by mollanches - Tue Mar 14 11:44:33 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. He was my dad OH hooo...
Answered by clownfish - Tue Mar 14 11:48:31 2006
Gordon Bennett ... now why do people say that?
Q. Gordon Bennett ... now why do people say that?
Asked by Anyanswer - Sat Nov 22 19:13:16 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. cos its like saying 'oh god!' and that was originally coined by james gordon bennett hahahahahahahaahahahahaha haahah..aah.
Answered by dipshi_t - Sat Nov 22 19:17:05 2008
Q. Gordon Bennett ... now why do people say that?
Asked by Anyanswer - Sat Nov 22 19:13:16 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. cos its like saying 'oh god!' and that was originally coined by james gordon bennett hahahahahahahaahahahahaha haahah..aah.
Answered by dipshi_t - Sat Nov 22 19:17:05 2008
Gordon Bennett trophy. Which sport?
Q. Gordon Bennett trophy. Which sport?
Asked by GARY B - Mon Oct 30 05:22:06 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. motor racing
Answered by xj8jagman - Mon Oct 30 05:32:08 2006
Q. Gordon Bennett trophy. Which sport?
Asked by GARY B - Mon Oct 30 05:22:06 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. motor racing
Answered by xj8jagman - Mon Oct 30 05:32:08 2006
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