"Of course my horse!"

[Azimov]

Having watched the excellent Eli Roth movie "Hostel" recently, I was interested in finding out the source of a phrase "Oli" uses twice in the dialog.
On one occasion he is asked: You made a reservation under "The King of Swing"? and he replies "Of course my horse!"

The Oli character is Icelandic so perhaps that is an indication of the country of origin but does anyone know anything more about this phrase?

[Fibonacci]

see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cal%C3%B3_(Chican o)

[Azimov]

Hi Fibonacci,
I saw that explanation when I did a little research for myself before posting my question.
I felt that Mexican rhyming slang was a little too simplistic for my taste, so I posted my question here in case others had a more palatable answer.
Sadly, I think that this explanation may, in fact, be the one. Given that one Q. Tarantino was involved in the writing of the story and screenplay, it kinda makes sense.
The explanation just seems a little unsatisfactory for my liking!
An Icelandic character using Mexican slang doesn't sit well with me.
That's the movies for you I guess!

[coffeeman]

first heard this phrase in Poland in 1987..

the polish person who said it to me thought it was a well known english phrase...

since then i use it all the time..and have taught my kids it too..it's ace ups

[Bumbulina]

Hi, I'm Icelandic so I know this phrase.

I don't know the origin although I highly doubt it being from Mexico. lol

We've been using this phrase for ages when saying yes to a question.

I know it's an old post but I can't have you all thinking Icelanders use mexican slang! ;)