Originally posted by coquetteTell me one thing: When we drop something (literally or figuratively) and it breaks or damages or injures or hurts, why do we say, "Ooops"? Why are the words: "Ooops" "Darn" or "Gosh" or "Good Gracious" or "Shucks"? Mostly, "Ooops!!"
SPAM! It's spam again and again.
Can't take a hint either.
23 May 13
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyAre you sure there are three 'O's in Ooops I thought it only had two, thus making it an anagram of 'Poos' thus associating it with all the other colloquialism's for crap as in 'crap/poo I've started another crappy/pooey word association game'.
Tell me one thing: When we drop something (literally or figuratively) and it breaks or damages or injures or hurts, why do we say, "Ooops"? Why are the words: "Ooops" "Darn" or "Gosh" or "Good Gracious" or "Shucks"? Mostly, "Ooops!!"
Originally posted by kevcvs57now this is really making the point
Are you sure there are three 'O's in Ooops I thought it only had two, thus making it an anagram of 'Poos' thus associating it with all the other colloquialism's for crap as in 'crap/poo I've started another crappy/pooey word association game'.
well stated
a huge #2, that's what I say!
Originally posted by Grampy Bobbythis is only true for the english speaking world....
Tell me one thing: When we drop something (literally or figuratively) and it breaks or damages or injures or hurts, why do we say, "Ooops"? Why are the words: "Ooops" "Darn" or "Gosh" or "Good Gracious" or "Shucks"? Mostly, "Ooops!!"