Talk:blimey

question the etymology, and have not left a template. Isn't it a contraction of "By my Lady"?--Allamakee Democrat 06:52, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

I always thought it was a contraction of "God blind me". —Stephen 07:49, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Yeah - well, just ‘blind me’ (or ‘blame me’). The fuller ‘God blind me’ became cor blimey or gorblimey. Widsith 07:50, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

I have checked three etymologies. They all show (God) blind me. Andrew massyn 13:53, 12 August 2006 (UTC)

I've always thought that "blast me" was as likely an source as "blind me". It's tough to say for sure, as the phrase was obviously popularised as an alternative to some expression that was considered rude (like crikey, frig, or darn). Does anyone know how old are the etymologies that point towards "blind me"? I'm just wondering if "blast me" should be added as a possible origin. I am quite happy to submit to those who are more knowledgeable on this subject.

Actually forget that. The more I say the two expressions (blind me/blast me), the more obvious it is that "Blind me" is the true origin. I would have just erased my comments, but I'm not sure if removing "talk" is poor Wiki-etiquette, so I'll just leave this correction instead.

Cor blimey: God blind me. I am no expert, but I find it hard to imagine that the vowel of blast could mutate into the vowel of blind. Equinox ◑ 00:16, 31 March 2009 (UTC)

For future reference OED mentions "blind me" or "blame me". Conrad.Irwin 13:20, 30 May 2010 (UTC)

Australian?

Aussie reporting for duty: do any Australians actually use this? I don't know any.
Cashie 02:46, 1 July 2011 (UTC)