Jeeeeez

In years gone by, folks didn’t like to say God’s name to show surprise or great dismay, and so you would hear “Goodness,“ “Gol” and “Gee,“ and also euphemisms for J.C. Jiminy Cricket! Doesn’t that sound nice? Jeepers Creepers, Jason Crisp or Cheese and Rice? Godfrey Daniel! Surely you know that is slang for God and “God rot it” is “Drat!” “Oh my gosh,” “My goodness,” or simply “Lord” replaced expletives that today come poured from mouths of kids who can’t be mannerly to just say “Leapin‘ Lizards“ or “Golly Gee!”. You’ll hear (for damning something with God’s name), “Dag nabbit” and “Dad gum.” They might seem tame but fit the bill and give us a small thrill! But dang it, why would someone say “Sam Hill?” Words from the Holy Bible we enjoy employing when we say Holy Moley, Holy cow, Judas Priest (but WAIT!) For Pete’s Sake! How did Judas ever rate? Great Scott, there’s even Jumpin’ Jehosophat! How the HECK did they ever come up with that? By Jove, I’m nearly finished. Now pretty please. . . . Instead of using Christ’s name, just say Jeeeeez! Written July 26, 2015