The Gruesome Origins of a Common Catchphrase

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Posted by alex at March 9, 2006 2:41 PM

I don't know why, but I'm one of those who would rather know. As for redemption, eh, that's not my purview. But I'd rather know.

Strangely enough, these sorts of stories make me optimistic. There are monsters living among us and we're still doing pretty well, which speaks volumes about the human character.

Posted by B. Durbin at March 10, 2006 11:48 AM

Aimee Semple McPherson repeatedly used this phrase over the radio during 1926 in her defense to critics of her claim she'd been kidnapped. She was a very public persona, as well known as Babe Ruth and Charles Lindberg at that time, so her using this phrase would likely cause it to catch on.

Posted by Bill Schroeder at October 14, 2011 6:29 PM

This person actually claims the term was coined by Aimee McPherson -
www.scgsgenealogy.com/storage/FHWC/Barlow_Pistol_Packin.pdf

Posted by Bill Schroeder at October 14, 2011 6:51 PM