Which expressions do you use?

[emer95]

I don't think people can survive without the use of "surprise" expressions. I try to stay away from any use of taking the Lord's name in vain, but whatever is left seems very "old lady-ish."

What else is there? My word, Good gravy, Oh my glory... my grandmother says those. I tend to say "oh my gosh" or "oh my goodness" when I'm surprised. I also say Holy Moly and Holy Crow. I know, I'm SUCH a dork.

What do you say?

 

[Tinijocaro]

I say 'Wow". I'm so much cooler than you. Hey- I'm in Hamburg!

 

[suzanna1066@comcast.]

I have been know to say holy moly.

 

[DVCLiz]

Well, I personally don't stay away from anything religious or profane, so don't quote me or I will get points!!!

However, my mother used to say "My stars and garters!!"

 

[N&B'smom]

I say 'oh my gosh'

My 86 year old grandmother says 'whoa Bessie!' That cracks me up.

Shelby

 

[johnsontrio]

Oh my stars!

DD's favorite: Dear Barbara! and I have no idea where that came from...

 

[kmp1191]

OH SNAP!!!

 

[Took]

Borrowed years and years ago from two Irish friends (and it must be said w/ an Irish lilt) "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph." I know it may sound offensive to some, but these were two highly religious Catholics. It sounded sooooo cute coming from them that I picked up on it. Now, it pops out.

The other is "fixin'." No matter how much I want to drop this one (part of my TN heritage, and not the best part), I can't seem to stop saying it, LOL.

 

[amyhughes]

Good Gravy Marie...

 

[txSleepingBeauty]

usually it's God bless america or shilelleagh (sorry really can't spell that one).

 

[emer95]

I say 'Wow". I'm so much cooler than you. Hey- I'm in Hamburg!

"Wow!" I'm in O.P. I just waved at you out my window. I used to live in Hamburg, and I do all of my grocery shopping there.

 

[shenanigans]

I can't seem to type any of my "surprise" expressions. Every time I click on "preview post," there are a lot of stars where the words are supposed to be.

 

[Tinijocaro]

"Wow!" I'm in O.P. I just waved at you out my window. I used to live in Hamburg, and I do all of my grocery shopping there.

Did you have hail tonight? Been pouring her all night! You must be a Wegman's gal-no one comes to Hamburg to go to Tops!

 

[FSUDisneyGirl]

"What the..."

"Holy mama!"

"Oh gracious..."

"Oh mother..."

 

[emer95]

Yes! Hail, tons of rain, and it's freezing!

I'm a Wegmans girl, and I have to admit, an Aldi's girl too. Gotta save a buck so I can afford to get the great gourmet stuff at Wegmans. I love free sample days!

 

[emer95]

"What the..."

"Holy mama!"

"Oh gracious..."

"Oh mother..."

I like Holy Mama! I may need to add that to my repetoire. "Oh mother" is probably fine as long as it doesn't end in... you know..

 

[Tinijocaro]

Yes! Hail, tons of rain, and it's freezing!

I'm a Wegmans girl, and I have to admit, an Aldi's girl too. Gotta save a buck so I can afford to get the great gourmet stuff at Wegmans. I love free sample days!

Yup- I start out at Aldi's, then everything else, dh gets at Wegman's.

Sorry folks- Back to your regularly scheduled thread.

 

[SunKat]

You can always say what my parents say - "good golly" and "jeepers" and "fiddlesticks".

Personally, I have a foul mouth, so I can't help ya.

 

[raysnkaysmom]

I usually say Holy Cow...or if I"m surprised and where I shouldn't cuss.. I say Jiminy Cricket

 

[PryncessChrysty]

I'm known for saying "CHEESE AND C R A C K E R S!" when I'm surprised or irritated by something. I also say "SON OF A MOTHER" when I hurt myself. LOL