Have you ever wondered who first uttered the phrase "You Gotta Be Shittin Me?"
Well, it is said that it originated through the Father of America, George Washington, way back when he was crossing the Delaware River with his troops.
They say that there were 33 men in General Washington's boat. It was extremely dark and storming furiously with the water tossing them about when General Washington grabbed Corporal Raymond Dicks and stationed him at the front of the boat with a lantern. He ordered him to keep swinging the lantern, so they could see where they were heading.
Corporal Dicks, through driving rain and cold, continued swinging the lantern back and forth, back and forth. Then a big gust of wind and a wave hit the Corporal and threw him together with his lantern off into the River.
Washington and his troops searched for a few hours trying to find Corporal Dicks, to no avail. Everybody felt terrible, for the Corporal had been one of their favourites.
Later on, Washington and his men landed on the other side of the River, wet and totally exhausted. He rallied the troops and told them that they must go on and about an hour later, one of his men said, “General, I see lights ahead.”
Washington and his men trudged toward the lights and came upon a huge house. General Washington pounded on the door, his men crowding around him. What they did not know was that this was a house of ill repute, hidden in the forest to serve all who came.
The door swung open, and much to Washington’s surprise, stood a beautiful woman. A huge smile came across her face, to see so many men standing there.
Washington was the first to speak, “Madam, I am General George Washington and these are my men. We are tired, wet, exhausted and desperately need warmth and comfort.”
The Madam looked at all the men standing there, and with a broad smile, said, “Well, General, you have come to the right place. We can surely give you warmth and comfort. How many men do you have?”
Washington replied, “Madam, there are 33 men – actually 32 of us without Dicks.”
Without missing a beat, and in great astonishment, Madam said, “You gotta be shittin me !!!”
