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Originally Posted by Felicity
I've never heard "dag on".
I see no problem with "shoot".  It has no connection to anything holy or unholy that I know of and isn't a euphemism with connection with God. 
When preachers from the South have come up here to our area to preach and use the "My Lord" ... "Good God" expressions like an oath, many people were very shocked. Our preachers just didn't do that. |
I have found a kindred spirit!! Also in reference to what you were not allowed to say at home growing up!! Awhile back, I did some ranting
about "euphamisms" in another post. So, here I am again!!
I believe "dag on" may be pronounced "dog-gone" by some, which I always heard was a way to get out of saying "dam_". Such as "There's no
dog-gone need to speak with euphamisms."
As far as "shoot" goes, where I come from, my co-workers will use it instead of "sh_t" when I am in the room.
I feel the same way as you do about the "oaths" from the platform - like my Dad always said, "if they are not praying when they say it, then they are using the Lord's name in vain."
Long story short, if we're not sure of the origin of a word or "cutesie phrase", maybe we should think twice about using it? Because what could mean absolutely nothing to one person, due to cultural differences or pure ignorance (lack of knowledge) of the word, could be offensive to someone else.
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