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Oor Wullie1936 -
Oor Wullie
©2010 Gazetteer for Scotland
An almost legendary cartoon character appearing weekly in the almost as legendary "Sunday Post" newspaper, published by Dundee company of D.C. Thomson. This mischievous dungaree-wearing boy is known for uttering "Jings! Crivvens! Help ma Boab!". He was created by Dudley D. Watkins (1907-69), also known for The Broons and Desperate Dan.
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