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Gordon Bennett is a common phrase used in British English to express surprise or shock, for instance. "Gordon Bennett! Look at the size of that."The phrase is believed to have originated in the 19th century, after a notorious Victorian playboy called James Gordon Bennett, Jr. (1841-1918) who became famous for his extravagant lifestyle and exploits, so much so that his name became stuck in the vernacular.
The most famous "Gordon Bennett" incident involves Bennett arriving late and drunk to a party at the New York mansion of the family of his fiancee, socialite Caroline May. Once there, he urinated into the fireplace in full view of his hosts. The engagement was broken off immediately, and a scandalized Bennett moved to France. This incident was entered into the Guiness Book of World Records, under "Greatest Engagement Faux Pas."
Gordon Bennett was also a comic book character — named after the above expression — who appeared in The Beano, between 1999 and 2000 as a "Guest Star". He used to play pranks on Mr Nifty, the neighbour who hated him. Their relationship was similar to what the American Dennis the Menace does to his grumpy neighbour Mr. Wilson. He was running to be voted to stay in the comic but lost with Tricky Dicky and Inspector Horse and Jocky. The Three Bears won.
Henry Gordon BennettHenry Gordon Bennett ( April 16, 1887 August 1, 1962) was an Australian soldier who served in both World War I and World War II. Despite highly decorated achievements during World War I, including at Gallipoli, Bennett is best remembered for his role in t (1887 - 1962), usually known simply as Gordon Bennett, was a controversial Australian soldier. Bennett was a decorated hero in World War One and was appointed commander of the Australian 8th DivisionGeneral description The 8th Division of the Australian Army was formed to serve in World War Two, as part of the Second Australian Imperial Force. The 8th Division was raised from regular army units and new, all-volunteer infantry brigades, from July 1940 in World War Two. After Allied forces in SingaporeThe Republic of Singapore ( Chinese , pinyin: Xinjiapo Gonghegu Malay Republik Singapura Tamil , Cingkappur Kudiyarasu , is an island city-state in Southeast Asia, at latitude 1°17'35"N longitude 103°51'20"E, situated on the southern tip of Malay Peninsul surrendered, in 1942Events January January 1 World War II: The word " United Nations" is first officially used to describe the Allied pact. January 2 World War II: Manila is captured by Japanese forces. January 5 Amy Johnson disappears in flight over River Thames estuary ass, Bennett escaped by commandeering a boat; virtually all of the 8th Division became prisoners of war.
Gordon Bennett , born in Monto, QueenslandQueensland State flag ( In detail) Coat of Arms ( In detail) Capital Brisbane Governor HE Ms Quentin Bryce Premier Peter Beattie Area — Land — Marine — Total 1 730 648 km˛ 121 994 km˛ 1 852 642 km˛ Population (2002) Density 3 729 000 2. 15/km˛ Time zone U in 1955, is an Australian Aboriginal artist.
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