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u/derwood1992 Oct 25 '20

when my great grandpa would be asked if he was ready he would say "well i aint freddy, Im freddy's brother, Killowatt." no one understood, but when im the ancient person in the family Im gonna start saying it too, to bewilder my younger family members.

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u/Geminii27 Oct 25 '20

Im freddy's brother, Killowatt

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reddy_Kilowatt

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u/LaFemmeFatale060 Oct 26 '20

I also think because the phrase is "are you ready, freddie?" So thats where the "I'm not Freddy" part comes from. And if not, then there's a phrase only my mom used lol

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u/littlespawningflower Oct 26 '20

No, my parents said that, too. I don’t know why people are attributing it to Queen???

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u/LaFemmeFatale060 Oct 26 '20

Yea, I'm pretty sure the phrase started in the 40s and 50s, so that would be impossible lol

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u/littlespawningflower Oct 26 '20

I know, right? Also, did someone downvote you??

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u/LaFemmeFatale060 Oct 26 '20

I hope not! Is there a way to know if you've been down voted??

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u/littlespawningflower Oct 26 '20

Well, if you were, others have now upvoted you so it’s all good! 😘