Question

[fiat_knox]

It must be an American intarwebs thing, but WTF does "Oh, snap!" mean? It just makes whoever says it sound dreadfully effete, like a Blood Doll donor to some excruciatingly camp OTT Daeva.

I won't use the phrase till I get its etymology: and even then, once I'm aware of whence it comes, I'm sure I'll dig up some worthy alternatives.

Besides, by the time I start using it the phrase will have already descended to the level of cliche, like one of Bruce Forsyth's worn-out old catchphrases.

Comments

[lyny-wolf.livejournal.com]

Yeah...it generally sounds stupid coming from anyone's mouth. But I've heard it used in situations where the speaker has just watched someone, oh say, take a nose dive into the concrete while attempting a stunt on a bike or skateboard. Or the speaker has just beaten someone in a game of cards or something. I think it's generally used after you have 'dissed' somebody.

As to where it comes from, I haven't a clue.