I don't mean to poop on your parade, but I think "shittin'" is a truncated form of "bullshitting," as in "You gotta be bullshitting me!"

The origin of sayings is a good subject and quite interesting from an historical standpoint. The "real McCoy" came from a man who invented a part for a cotton gin or wheat thresher that made the job much easier. The design was so successful that various others ripped it off. When it came time to replace one that had broken, a farmer would always ask "Is it the real McCoy?" because the rip-offs were not as well-made or durable as the original. Today, we say "real McCoy" to communicate that something or someone is genuine, original or trustworthy.

......ROTFLMAO......

Elijah McCoy invented the cup lubricator, which was used first on steam engines and later on other moving machinery, which reduced maintenance as you did not have to stop the machinery to lubricate it. He invented a lot of other things too, including the folding ironing board and the lawn sprinkler.

But yes, the McCoy Manufacturing Company got ripped off on their lubricators that they coined the phrase "The real McCoy"

Also, Elijah McCoy was black, just shows you that education (he was able to attend engineering school in scotland IIRC) is more important than skin color.

So Mark, you are saying that Eljah McCoy was not a true McCoy

Hog Killer

Sorry, I should have mentioned that he was the one who started the McCoy manufacturing company, and just like Col. Sanders (who started up KFC for those not in the US or UK) he was in his 70's when he did it.

Though I don't think he was one that the Hatfields were pissed at

Hope that clarifies things!

Ummmm.....!

Have you ever wondered where the phrase "You gotta be shittin' me" came from?
Well, it just so happens to have originated through the Father of our Country.

Way back, George Washington was crossing the Delaware River with his troops. There were 33 in Washington's boat. It was extremely dark and
storming furiously, and the water was tossing them about.

Finally, Washington grabbed Corporal Peters and stationed him at the front of the boat with a lantern. He ordered him to keep swinging it so they could see where they were heading.

Corporal Peters, through the driving rain and cold, continued swinging the lantern back and forth, back and forth. Then a big gust of wind andwave hit and threw Corporal Peters and his lantern into the Delaware.

Washington and his troops searched for nearly an hour trying to find Corporal Peters, but to no avail. All of them felt terrible, for the corporal had been one of their favorites.

Sometime later, Washington and his troops landed on the other side, wet and totally exhausted. He rallied the troops and told them they must go on.

Another hour later, one of his men said, "General, I see lights ahead!"

They trudged towards the lights and came upon a huge house. What they didn't know was that this was a house of ill repute hidden in the forest to serve all who came.

General Washington pounded on the door, his men crowding around him.

The door swung open, and much to his surprise stood a beautiful woman. A huge smile came across her face to see so many men standing there.

Washington was the first to speak, "Madam, I'm General George Washington and these are my men. We're tired, wet, exhausted, and desperately need warmth and comfort."

Again, the Madam looked at all the men standing there, and with a broad smile on her face, said, "Well, General, you have come to the right place.

We can surely give you warmth and comfort. How many men do you have?"

Washington replied, "Well, madam, there are 32 of us without Peters."

And the Madam said, "You gotta be shittin me!"