Who Said Schwing

This word is said by both Wayne Campbell (Mike Meyers) and Garth Algar (Dana Carvey

Where did the term Schwing come from?

Etymology. The term is an onomatopoeia of the sound a sword makes when drawn from a metal scabbard. Popularized by the Wayne’s World sketch on the television show Saturday Night Live.

What movie do they say Shwing?

Wayne’s World is one of the most quotable films of all time. For every “Schwing!”, there’s at least half a dozen “We’re not worthy!”s right behind it, and if you’re a true fan, you can probably recite Alice Cooper’s entire Mill-e-wah-que monologue from memory.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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