Where does the saying "More of them than you can shake a stick at" originate from ?

Question

As in more people in gold tracksuits than you can shake a stick at!

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Thanks, Flit, for taking what is apparently the most irritating thing you are aware of and sharing it with us all.  You stud.

Answer 3

I don't know, but I could shoot who ever started it. It's all my Dad ever says.

Why do you need cat food? There's more cat food than you can shake a stick at in there.

Why do you need more shoes? There are more shoes then you can shake a stick at out there.

I could go on, and on, and on....

I tell you, one day I'm going to get said stick and shake it round his head!!