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Actually, it was originated by Biz Markie in his 1989 song, "Just a Friend". More info here.
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Lonnie Bruner, at May 22, 2007 1:32 PM
Hey dummies, I don't know who came up with it, but oh, snap! is mine now
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Joy Turner, at June 03, 2007 6:03 PM
there is also new compelling evidence that the phrase "fo' shizzle, my nizzle" currently accredited to Snoop Dogg, was in fact first uttered by native American Indians.
just kidding.
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E rock, at June 21, 2007 11:37 PM
E-Rock,
At least you identified yourself and stated "Just Kidding", now that was a breath of fresh air. I had to laugh and I did enjoy your comments....
Kahne
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Kahne, at September 09, 2007 12:02 PM
Actually, Lonnie, even the Wikipedia page says that "Oh, snap" was *popularized* by Biz Markie, not that he invented it.
Oh, yooooouu.. you got what I neeeed...
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Jessica, at September 10, 2007 11:04 AM
Can you people read? If the word was found in a text some where in 18th century England that is where it originated. Popularized is a different word, it means to take something and make it popular or common.
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Tomina30, at July 28, 2009 12:16 PM
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