The Phrase "me, myself"?

Question

I was asked today where did the phrase "me myself" came from. Hinter I got was that it was something to do with a scottish poem.

I searched on the net and everything and still can't come up with an answer.

Anybody have any ideas on where the phrase "me, myself" comes from?

(example: "...... in regards to a favorite dish, me myself personally prefer.......")

Answer 1

me, myself and irene, jim carey film ?

Answer 2

Probably just a stall - something people do when they're playing for time, trying to think of something relevant to say. It was perpetuated by Joan Armatrading's hit song Me Myself I, which helped it to stick in people's minds. In your example,  'In regard to a favourite dish, I prefer' is not only enough, but clearer.

Answer 3

Nope, you?

Answer 4

Sorry Dan, never heard anyone use just those two words, but l have heard people say "me myself and l". Hope it helps with your quest!

Answer 5

no but thanks for 2 points

Answer 6

me myself came up with it.

Answer 7

Fraid I don't know about it's origin, but it's clearly emphatic.  There's a song by Billie Holliday called "me, myself, I".  Some of the lyrics go:

Me, myself and I

Are all in love with you

We all think you're wonderful

We do

This kind of shows what I'm getting at... she loves him so much, it's not just her, but her and herself etc.

Good luck finding out more!

Answer 8

I don't know the source, but I do know it's not from the Jim Carrey film.  "Me, Myself and Irene" is a play on the phrase, "me, myself and I."

Answer 9

It's bad grammar, so avoid it.

Answer 10

Nah. You just have bad grammer. Thanks for the 2 points!

Answer 11

i think it's bad grammar, so i wouldn't even use the phrase.  some people use it to buy time in a conversation, but don't ever use it in a paper.  

there is a song by destiny's child called "me, myself, and i" lol....

it goes

me, myself, and i is all i got in the end

that's what i found out

and there ain't no need to cry

i took a vow

that from now i'm gonna be my own best friend