Fwd: Query on "Great Scott!"

[Gerald Cohen]

    One of my students wanted to post a query to ads-l, but I suppose
he has to subscribe to the listserve first. His message appears below
my signoff, and I'll forward any responses to him.

Gerald Cohen


>While watching "Back to the Future" this past weekend, one of my
>friends asked: Where does the expression "Great Scott" come from?
>Would anyone be able to help me on this?
>
>Thank you,
>Brian Van Vertloo
>Student, University of Missouri-Rolla
>