Gordon Bennet would like to say to everybody , please stop using my name in vain and leave him in peace. I think he died didnt he ? I just told my wife that Hes up there and he would like to be left alone , whats your opionion
2007-01-30 08:54:31 · 12 answers · asked by Deafdruid 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
Blimey O'Riley you are right.
But Fanny Adams Lives!
2007-01-30 08:57:31 · answer #1 · answered by Alicat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There were two famous Gordon Bennetts who might have been the source - a father and son
James Gordon Bennett Snr was a Scottish-born journalist, famous in the US for founding the New York Herald and conducting the first ever newspaper interview
His son, of the same name, was more interested in fast cars, planes and women. He used his inheritance to sponsor the Bennett Trophy in motor racing from 1900 to 1905, and in 1906 established a hot-air balloon race that is still held today. In fact, Gordon Bennett Jnr was probably the first.
2007-01-30 09:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gordon Bennet? I heard he went for a Burton
2007-01-30 08:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Fox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was a famous journalist who founded the international Gordon Bennett races for Cars and motorcycles (forerunner of the TT) and Balloon races still carried on today. it is said that the phrase "Gordon Bennett" refers to his flamboyant lifestyle.
2007-01-30 09:31:52 · answer #4 · answered by freddiem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand that he was a real person and a remarkable one at that. I was told his story once and I have unfortunately forgotten the details but I'm sure there is some info on the Internet. Worth researching.
2007-01-30 09:08:28 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he was the New York newspaper editor whom sent Stanley to Africa to find David Livingstone but I may have just imagined that.
2007-01-30 14:45:12 · answer #6 · answered by freebird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A familiar euphemism for 'gor blimey' Same initials, same sentiment.
2007-01-30 09:13:37 · answer #7 · answered by picanto54 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No such person. The expression is to avoid saying God blind me (Gor blimey)
2007-01-30 09:02:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My father always told me he was another bloody drop out.
2007-01-30 09:02:30 · answer #9 · answered by april 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he used to be the janitor on Take Hart
2007-01-30 09:00:24 · answer #10 · answered by Salamander 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋