Talk:happy as Larry

Source?

What is the etymology of this phrase? I wonder if we can find the earliest instance of its use and figure it out from there? Just compete to find the earliest source in which it is used. I managed to find this. That's interesting as it could either be based on Australian's larrikin or on this Foley boxer guy. I am convinced now that it's likely a notable 1800s phrase, interesting stuff. Ty 11:41, 19 April 2010 (UTC)