I find myself using the expression, “Thank God!” in a pretty regular manner. I have tried to say “Thank Void” as an alternative but it is not yet habitual. I would really like to stop using this expression as well as others such as, “oh my god”, “for the love of god”, “god forbid”. This language is so ingrained in my vocabulary that I have to consciously make an effort not to use it. Does anyone else struggle with using these expressions, or have alternative expressions that they use?
I have made every effort to switch to “thank goodness!”, or “oh my gosh!” By the same token, though I may “fuck that!” or “fuck you!” Does not mean I want to have sex with that or you. It’s all semantics and habitual, usually learned from friends and families. And then quite often if I do something stupid or painful I just invent words and say them loudly!
My mental style guide-
The tl/dr for me seems to boil down to something more direct and concise, which is probably not everyone's cup of tea. And possibly somewhat more curse-ridden.
Thank God:
I'm glad.
Oh, good.
Oh, my heart. Thank you.
Oh, my god:
Wow. Impressive. Shiiit.
For the love of God:
Fucking really, Dude?
Please. Genuinely, please.
God forbid:
Like you would ever...
I'm certain [X] would totally....
I use a lot of "god" language too but i am sure that it can't be misconstrued as a religious cry for deliverance to a higher power. Can't really see my independent, fundamental, quiver full, so-baptist-people-think-she's-catholic, uterus like a clown car sister dropping f bombs as an opening adjective to Jeses' name or popping off in exasperation with "jumping jesus on a pogo stick". The tamest i get is when i mutter "jesus, mary & joseph....W.T everlovin F?" Pretty sure anyone who overhears it knows I don't darken church doors. & I really can't see me hollering "OH YES VOID DON'T STOP" in the middle of hot, sweaty, circus sex when my first language involves the invocation of "god" in a variety of ways to communicate a wide range of emotional responses.
Jesus Fucking Christ is pretty standard in my daily vocabulary.
I don't worry about the fiction it's derived from, just like I assume women screaming Oh God aren't praying or invoking figments into the party.
people say " how are you" as a greeting. How many do you think really mean it?
I say "Thank physics!", but it's not yet habitual, either.
Omg, I've been getting heat for that lately, either people say "look or see, you're coming around" or "please don't say that cuz you're taking the lords name in vain, since you are an atheist". I like using the word void instead, I say oh my god, all day at work, so I can't wait to say it and see if anyone notices or pretends it's offensive to them! Good post!
God, Supreme being, big Bang are all things unknown, that does not mean they don't exist
wouldnt worry about it, not like someone is going to punish you for it
Its a little thing but I have noticed people raised religious tend to say god in curses more.
I say 'thank Glob' (from Adventure Time ?), and 'oh, your god'. I mostly avoid other god-terms, just saying 'damn it' instead of 'god damn it', for instance.
Why the lump haven’t I thought of this!? Lumpy Space Princess is my spirit animal! Totally doing this! ?
@Bop2122 after binge-watching several seasons, I started saying it without even thinking about it!
Well I guess I know what show I’m binging next! ?
Thank the universe or I say thank you dead star