All the ducks are swimming in the water

[venta]

Can anyone tell me whence the phrase:

"They're really very good, you know."

comes ? (Or possibly "jolly good".)

A quick google suggests many sources. I hear it said in a particular tone of voice and slightly plummy accent, which is suggesting sample/radio/tv to me, rather than written down.

For bonus points, why do I associate this phrase with mr_tom ? I have no idea.

Today I am listening to my nice new Lemon Jelly album, which I acquired when I was kidnapped by the HMV sale on Friday night. On a first listen, I'd give it a pretty amazing out of ten.

I also associate Lemon Jelly with Mr_Tom, because as far as I'm aware him saying he liked Lemon Jelly was my first encounter with the name. At the time I assumed he was recommending a citrus and gelatine based pudding product.

Comments

[wechsler.livejournal.com]

Used by Wallace Greenslade in at least one Goon Show, and I get the impression that that was a reference to earlier usage.

[broadmeadow.livejournal.com]

Brings to mind Sgt Wilson (John Le Mesurier) in Dad's Army. Is that it?

[phlebas.livejournal.com]

"Have a few magnesium-salted almonds!" said the man who, if the Savage were to advance, would be the first to be attacked. He held out a packet. "They're really very good, you know," he added, with a rather nervous smile of propitation. "And the magnesium salts will help to keep you young."

-Aldous Huxley, Brave New World

[mr-tom.livejournal.com]

I think that particular catchphrase tends to pepper my vocabulary thanks to the nefarious influence of michael_winner.

And Lemon Jelly are the way forward. Especially "In the Bath".

[stegzy.livejournal.com]

Lemon Jelly are amazing! :-)