ChatterBank4 mins ago
Translation Please
Of the Nicola Sturgeon divorce announcement someone has written elsewhere:
As we would say in Scotland: “Well, Jings, Crivens and help ma Boab. Wha’ wid have Thocht it ?”
I think I get the last bit though 🙂
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"Jings, Crivens, Help ma Boab!” is a phrase used by Scots cartoon characters in Our Wullie and The Broons to express exasperation, frustration and / or amazement. It is thought by some linguists to translate to Jesus, Christ, Help me God. Modern texters might just type For Funks Sake!"
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The phrase does seem to be closely linked to 'Oor Wullie', as here:
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