nacmacfeegle 0 #26 March 23, 2004 Och, be fair to the colonial cousins, the Black Death was at its worst when 25 million people died in just under five years between 1347 and 1352, but still feared till about 1600. CC didn't get across the pond till what, 1492? Well past the worst phase. I think the plague only got as far as Greenland, not quite 'over there'.) was probably before the outbreak. So "Bless you" etc would not have entered their everyday speech and folklore, why should it? Anyways, Sunshine can bless me anytime, and as often as she wants.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
genoyamamoto 0 #27 March 23, 2004 QuoteQuoteNoooo. Put your picture back on your avatar!!! The one you are referring to is on my puter at home....you'll have to wait. I never noticed how freakishly big and round your head and eyes were in person. Gotta go... plaything needs to spank me Feel the hate... Photos here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #28 March 23, 2004 QuoteI never noticed how freakishly big and round your head and eyes were in person Thats cause you were too busy staring at my boobs. You sicko pervert!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #29 March 23, 2004 If this "bless you" stuff really works, then why do priests get colds? Those guys are blessing each other all the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #30 March 23, 2004 QuoteI'm always like... look bio-tch, i didn't sneeze... YOU sneezed!!!! I would like to personally thank weegegirl for starting my day off with huge laugh. That was freakin' hilarious. Bless you, weegegirl. Fall in dove. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
genoyamamoto 0 #31 March 23, 2004 QuoteThats cause you were too busy staring at my boobs. You sicko pervert!! Was I that obvious? I should invest in a pair of tinted goggles... Gotta go... plaything needs to spank me Feel the hate... Photos here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VisionAir 0 #32 March 23, 2004 To me it's not about the religous aspect of it...It's all about common courtesy. Huh?!? What cloud?!? Oh that!!! That's just Industrial Haze Alex M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
genoyamamoto 0 #33 March 23, 2004 QuoteIf this "bless you" stuff really works, then why do priests get colds? Those guys are blessing each other all the time. edited by skybytch. Read the rules paying special attention to #2. Gotta go... plaything needs to spank me Feel the hate... Photos here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #34 March 23, 2004 QuoteTo me it's not about the religous aspect of it...It's all about common courtesy. You could look at it as recognition too. "Bless you, that was a fine sneeze. I really respect a person with your volume. Last time I was blasted like that, it was a small horse with nostrils as big around as a pool cue." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbc 0 #35 March 23, 2004 wasn't there some sort of superstition from the medieval times that if you sneezed, your soul were to escape or some sort of bullshit like that hence why they say bless you ... sounds good anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbc 0 #36 March 23, 2004 whoops caught that one a liitle late Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #37 March 23, 2004 I was told at a very young age that you said bless you because when you sneeze, your heart skips a beat. I know - it's silly - but I was 7 and it made sense to me.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #38 March 23, 2004 QuoteI was told at a very young age that you said bless you because when you sneeze, your heart skips a beat. I know - it's silly - but I was 7 and it made sense to me. And every time a bell rings, an angel gets her/his wings. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #39 March 23, 2004 So... why do I know it living in Africa? Does this knowledge only travel south? Or are our CC's just a little more insular? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,259 #40 March 23, 2004 But so many of the colonial settlers came from the places that were affected by the plague, shouldn't they have taken the 'bless you' and the nursery rhymes with them? Its not as if they all suddenly woke up in america without remembering where they came from!Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #41 March 23, 2004 "why do I know it living in Africa?" I don't really know the answer to that one Tonto. Some sort of cutural heritage thing maybe, or even a closer link with your European ancestry?-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #42 March 23, 2004 But the US cut its ties with the UK sooner than most African colonies, maybe the cultural memory is fresher in commonwealth and other ex-empire countries. Maybe the US has a wider cultural intake, Asia, native Africans, etc, this may have diluted certain language aspects and nuances we take as read. As I said to Tonto, I don't really know.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #43 March 23, 2004 I think we should try to cheer people up with it. "Bless you. Wow, what's that in your hand? That reminds me...when you get better, let's go to the Oyster Pit for some steamers." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #44 March 23, 2004 Do American's get taught about the plague? I know in Britain its a very common subject and therefore the knowledge would be common enough within society to self perpetuate itself. If its not taught in the US or if its not very widely taught then I suppose its hardly surprising its not known. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #45 March 23, 2004 I learned plenty about the plague in school. I even had heard the story of the nursery rhyme. So......it's not everyone here....... BTW.......I'm sure it's a more prominent subject in European studies than here. Just like I learned A LOT about the American Civil war in school because I grew up in Georgia. Sherman only missed the house I grew up in by about 3 miles. My ex-wife sort of brushed over the subject and spent a lot more time learning about Lewis and Clark and the Indian nations because she grew up in Washington State. It's all about relevancy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #46 March 23, 2004 QuoteI learned plenty about the plague in school. I even had heard the story of the nursery rhyme. So......it's not everyone here....... Ok, well the plague isn't an issue today so i see no need to bless people when they sneeze. It's just weird!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #47 March 23, 2004 I knew about it from sitting around the fire and listening to the Old Ones speak and tell stories using song. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyThomas 0 #48 March 23, 2004 did someone say BOOBIES? Thomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #49 March 23, 2004 Quotedid someone say BOOBIES? Thomas As you wish NSFW!! (duh) Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindee 0 #50 March 23, 2004 I don't bless people when they sneeze either. I do feel as though I'm expected to say something, so I'll say something like, "need a tissue", or "please cover your mouth next time." __________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
