Many English words have fascinating histories...

[jtfolden]

Okay, so the next time someone says "Bless you", what they're really saying is that they want to sprinkle you with blood. Just remember that...

Many English words have fascinating histories...

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[mostlie_sunnie]

My daughter says "bless you" if you sneeze, cough, fart, burp, grunt, choke, etc.

[jtfolden]

Well, I can only assume one of the following;

a) She's trying out for little Miss Manners 2005
b) She's heard there's a possible position opening up in the Vatican
c) She's got a hidden hankering to revive the art of good old ancient German blood sprinkling.
d) She's overcompensating with politeness to balance out her brother's habit of calling everyone stupid. :-p

[mostlie_sunnie]

I'm going to go with C. The other choices aren't very likely, if you know her. :)

[jtfolden]

Oh well, who in their right minds would want a little goody two-shoes for a daughter, anyway. Right? :-D