Who is Pete?

I could have speculated but I wouldn’t have gotten there. A little Googling seems to conclusively conclude that it is short for St Peter and was used by people who wanted to soften the expression “For Christ’s sake” or “For God’s sake.”

On the other hand, it could have been for Pete Shepherd who was an old housemate of mine and kind of goofy.

Since St Peter guards the pearly gates, I wonder about the wisdom of invoking him when irritated.

Someone brought up the Shetland Islands in another question. Is that where Shetland ponies come from?

^^ Yes.

Anyone ever figure out who John Gault was?

Who said “Lafayette, we are here” ? ?

Pete is the guy who owns the tavern two blocks down. I’m not wondering today. :)

Why is it so easy to gain weight and so hard to lose it?

Who is/are “they”??? I’m always hearing some doofus saying “They say that I am smart…very smart” OR I hear “They say it’s going to be cold & rainy tomorrow” OR “They say that you’re going on vacation ”. Before I believe everything that “they” say, I’d love to know who “they” be!!!

Brother of Bob’s Your Uncle and What in Sam Hill and Smart Alec.

Growing up, I always assumed it was for my Uncle Peter. He was a truly lovely man, and as such, I thought, deserved to have people doing things for his sake.
I was much older before I realized that it wasn’t necessarily complimentary, and therefore couldn’t have been about my wonderful Uncle Peter.

Pete is my dumb-ass brother-in-law. This guy could wreck an anvil.

@LadyMarissa “They,” like “you,” are people of no particular identity. Some people have no concept of the vernacular.

@Tropical Willie “Lafayette we are here” is often mistakenly attributed to Pershing, when in fact it was delivered in a speech during a commemetary ceremony at a military cemetery in France in 1918. Pershing gave the credit to one of his colonels, a guy named Stanton.

Pete Davidson of course!!

The small rural town where I grew up had a town dump. Someone put a sign on the road leading up the hill to the cliff that said, “Sam Hill>”

I love Pete Davidson!

Pete is surely’s older brother. You know. . .“Shirley there’s something better on tv tonight!”; and Betsy, of “Heavens to Betsy!” fame, is a second cousin. By “George” is Pete’s uncle.

apologies to those who groaned

Why is Pete?

@Yourusername Well, you see Pete’s dad and his mother fell in love, and they did the things that humans do, and voila! Pete!

Back in the good old days, people always said It’s a pity & that evolved into For pity sake & pity eventually evolved to Pete. NO clue how pity related to Pete though!!!

Oh, good old Pete!

Pete owns the auto repair garage 2 miles from my house. He’s lived here for decades but his family is from Eastern Europe, maybe Ukraine.
One day I went to his shop to pick up my car and there was an old man sitting behind the counter.
I said hello and the man said “Pete’s dead.” I said “Oh. I’m sorry.” and got very quiet. He silently gave me my bill and keys and took my money. I was stunned and horrified! I looked for an obit but saw nothing. So sad.
A couple of weeks later I saw Pete outside his shop! He told me the old man was his non- English speaking father and he was just introducing himself. With his heavy accent he had said: “Pete’s Dad” Since I said nothing he just followed suit.

Oh noooes @LuckyGuy!

@Dutchess_III We laugh about it every time we see each other, usually when I need a new New York State vehicle inspection. I ask Pete, “How’s your Dad?”