Captain Jack Sparrow uses this phrase in "Pirates of the Caribbean"...his pseudo-sophisticated twist on the usual "Bob's yer uncle." Research of the last ten minutes whilst listening to the soundtrack of said movie proves once again that phrases arise and ofttimes nobody knows from whence. The typical read is that Prime Minister Robert Cecil appointed nephew Arthur Balfour to political posts and "Bob's your uncle" meant he would be successful. (Have you ever heard of the Balfour Declaration?) Another one is that it showed up in the 18th century meaning everything is alright, or honky dory as we said back in the day in my neck of the planet; which, also has multiple origins, one around the Civil War, one of post-WWII Japan origin."Keep to The Code" is another phrase I like from "Pirates." The Pirates' Code is the supposed set of rules followed by pirates...traditional rapscallions, rogues, thieves, and otherwise n'er-do-wells...what Scripture calls "the wicked"...to govern their behavior and is frequently ignored since, to quote Captain Barbossa, "The Code is more guidelines...!" (I can just see folks in Hell saying, "But I thought the Bible was more guidelines!"
For you folks sharp enough to realize that Cap'n Jack says a bit more than "Robert's yer uncle," I am disinclined to acquiesce to your request of explanation in this medium...you "Pirates" fans will know that the italicized phrase means "no" if you should ask me to expound. Hey, check the movie, check the Internet, be enlightened...that's what I did! AAARRRGGGGHHHH!!
So on this day filled with stupid-stition that may or may not link to Jesus and the 12 Disciples here's my advice: If you're a Christian, Bob's Your Uncle (especially if I'm older than you), tell Satan you're disinclined to acquiesce to his B.S. (another double reference), and KEEP TO THE CODE...The Bible!!!
Got Spiritual Compass that always points to The Rock of Ages?!!
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