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May 16, 2013 at 5:51 am (This post was last modified: May 16, 2013 at 5:52 am by purplepurpose.)
Why in most unpleasant and most pleasant situations people say omg? Even if they don't believe in God.
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RE: OMG
May 16, 2013 at 6:01 am (This post was last modified: May 16, 2013 at 6:02 am by Fidel_Castronaut.)
A lot of people, generally 'young folk', say "oh my days" in a sort of ghetto talk (despite many of them coming from middle class backgrounds and going to a good school) instead of OMG here in England (inner city areas more so I've noticed).

but saying 'oh my god' has generally just become a colloquialism due to its use for several decades (if not longer). I don't think the concept of a 'god' has any real meaning in its use.
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Re: RE: OMG
May 16, 2013 at 6:11 am
Because it's a common phrase? It's certainly more polite than saying "Fuck!" I also say bless you when people sneeze because it's polite, not because I think I'm actually blessing them. I also call today "Thursday" despite not believing in Thor.

People who believe in gods are the ones who shouldn't be saying "Oh my god!" because it's blasphemy.

(May 16, 2013 at 6:01 am)Fidel_Castronaut Wrote: A lot of people, generally 'young folk', say "oh my days" in a sort of ghetto talk (despite many of them coming from middle class backgrounds and going to a good school) instead of OMG here in England (inner city areas more so I've noticed).
Ha! I don't think I've heard "Oh my days!" since I was at school! :D

I had a manager who used to say "Oh ny life!"
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RE: OMG
May 16, 2013 at 9:56 am
(May 16, 2013 at 5:51 am)purplepurpose Wrote: Why in most unpleasant and most pleasant situations people say omg?

Because YOLO.
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RE: OMG
May 16, 2013 at 10:03 am
I used to say Gordon Bennett, even though I don't know who he is, maybe I should google it if I can be bothered.


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RE: OMG
May 16, 2013 at 11:02 am
It all started with the tv show "Friends". They were saying 'oh my god' all the time. Then kids started saying it. Then it was shorted for texting. Now they just say OMG. Soon it will join the ranks of "groovy" and "far out". The sooner the better.
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RE: OMG
May 16, 2013 at 11:04 am
Not being a native english speaker, I never use OMG! Tongue
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RE: OMG
May 16, 2013 at 11:12 am
(May 16, 2013 at 11:02 am)ChadWooters Wrote: It all started with the tv show "Friends". They were saying 'oh my god' all the time. Then kids started saying it. Then it was shorted for texting. Now they just say OMG. Soon it will join the ranks of "groovy" and "far out". The sooner the better.

I say "groovy" all the time, man! I only occasionally say "far out". Cheech and Chong have been a bad influence on me.
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RE: OMG
May 16, 2013 at 12:46 pm
I've managed to stop doing it by substituting OMFSM. This also makes a point.
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RE: OMG
May 16, 2013 at 12:50 pm
(May 16, 2013 at 5:51 am)purplepurpose Wrote: Why in most unpleasant and most pleasant situations people say omg? Even if they don't believe in God.

Because Holy Fucking Shitballs is considered impolite in many places?
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