Before revision: In April 2007, William Safire promoted a search to unearth its origins.William Safire, "Sweet Spot", New York Times Magazine, 1 Apr 2007William Safire, "Fall Guy", The New York Times Magazine, 29 Apr 2007 The term originally appeared in mass public culture in 1940s crime films of the United States, where a "fall guy" was one whom blame was directed upon in order to shield others .
After revision: In April 2007, William Safire promoted a search to unearth its origins.William Safire, "Sweet Spot", New York Times Magazine, 1 Apr 2007William Safire, "Fall Guy", The New York Times Magazine, 29 Apr 2007 The term originally appeared in mass public culture in 1940s crime films of the United States, where a "fall guy" for one whom blame was directed upon in order to shield others .