Oh snap!

I have no idea where the phrase "Oh snap" came from, but I am loving it! Have you heard this phrase used? I have heard it on tv, movies and in real life and it makes me smile every time I hear it. I have tried working it in to my vocabulary, but it sounds forced and frankly sophomoric. I have not given up on it though.

Oh snap

Definition: a common slang term, which can convey surprise, shock, exclamation, emphasis, insult or misfortune.

Origin: Rappers (which one does not matter)

Derivative of: "Oh no you didn't"

Apparently this phrase was popularized by Tracy Morgan on SNL. It has since been used comically by the likes of Dave Chappelle, Neil Patrick Harris, Raven Symone and B&N's own Brian Griffin. Brian uses "oh snap" or his own derivative, "snapple," as often as possible and it is hilarious! Three years ago Brian and I went to Orlando on vacation with a group of store managers. When arriving at the airport to leave I realized that my "oh snaps" were about to come to a screeching halt as we all parted ways. Fortunately the Disney store had me covered. For the low, low price of $3.99, I was able to take home a That's So Raven push button that simply stated, you guessed it, "oh snap!" Thank you Disney and thank you Raven. I have not had to live without the comic timing of that button since then.

Please enjoy this video of me pressing the "Oh Snap!" button.