as a common expression
2007-01-20 23:51:04 · 11 answers · asked by WILLIAM T 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Gordon Bennett was the man who charged Stanley with locating Dr.Livingstone in deepest Africa. Hence the exclamation when you are faced with a ridiculous task.
2007-01-20 23:55:35 · answer #1 · answered by Paul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a bastardisation of "god in heaven"
Or the man who sent Stanley to look for Livingstone in Africa was Gordon Bennet hence when faced with an imposible task you say" Gordon Bennet"
You chose there are a few others
Good luck
2007-01-21 07:57:50 · answer #2 · answered by welllaners 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
James Gordon Bennett (1 September 1795 – 1 June 1872), was the founder, editor and publisher of the New York Herald and a major figure in the history of American newspapers.
I had thought it was an expression used after this guy?????????
2007-01-21 08:20:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gordon bennett is used as an exclaimation to at the sight or knowledge of wealth, beauty or anything that can be aspired to!
2007-01-24 18:59:23 · answer #4 · answered by wanderer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gordon bennet was a racing driver
2007-01-21 07:55:27 · answer #5 · answered by Mr Tiger Tony 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its to do with a racing driver called gordan bennett, I cant remember anymore. I think it was the 50's or 60's he raced in.
2007-01-21 07:54:34 · answer #6 · answered by Sara P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an inoffensive way of swearing and relieving inner stress. Captain Haddock (see Tint tin) preferred 'Blistering Barnacles'.
2007-01-21 08:02:03 · answer #7 · answered by I'm Sparticus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drop a breeze block on your toes then you will find out.
2007-01-21 08:06:59 · answer #8 · answered by stevewiseman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, never heard this one. Must be an area thing.
2007-01-21 07:54:09 · answer #9 · answered by bookworm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is always his fault and saves you from having to find another scapegoat! lol
2007-01-21 07:53:55 · answer #10 · answered by mistickle17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋