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RicOlie_2 said:

RicOlie_2 said:

chyron8472 said:

moviefreakedmind said:

Christ on a cross. . .

Why do some people say “Jesus H. Christ” or “Christ on a crutch”?
What is the “H” supposed to stand for, and why a crutch?

I never understood why people say that.

“Crutch” might be a deliberate mispronunciation of “cross,” but I’m not really sure.

My theory regarding “Jesus H. Christ” is that in Catholic churches (and on other Catholic things) you’ll often see inscriptions like “JHC” or “JHS.” These stand for Jesus’ name (or in more recent times have been interpreted as a short form of “Jesus Hominum Salvator”, which is Latin for “Jesus Saviour of Mankind”), and are a transcription of the first three letters of his name in Greek (hence the variation between C and S). My guess is that some people, seeing that and not knowing what it meant, but knowing it referred to Jesus, interpreted it as his initials.

JEDIT: Hey, Wikipedia backs me up. It says that it’s common in the Anglican/Episcopalian Church as well, which is likely where exposure to the “JHC” abbreviation would have come in.

JEDIT: Oops, that wasn’t a JEDIT…

I grew up Episcopalian and I definitely remember “IHS” in our church. The Wiki article you linked says J used to be a variant of I instead of its own letter, and mentions the S/C transcription difference, but I never saw it with a J or a C myself.

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ChainsawAsh said:

RicOlie_2 said:

RicOlie_2 said:

chyron8472 said:

moviefreakedmind said:

Christ on a cross. . .

Why do some people say “Jesus H. Christ” or “Christ on a crutch”?
What is the “H” supposed to stand for, and why a crutch?

I never understood why people say that.

“Crutch” might be a deliberate mispronunciation of “cross,” but I’m not really sure.

My theory regarding “Jesus H. Christ” is that in Catholic churches (and on other Catholic things) you’ll often see inscriptions like “JHC” or “JHS.” These stand for Jesus’ name (or in more recent times have been interpreted as a short form of “Jesus Hominum Salvator”, which is Latin for “Jesus Saviour of Mankind”), and are a transcription of the first three letters of his name in Greek (hence the variation between C and S). My guess is that some people, seeing that and not knowing what it meant, but knowing it referred to Jesus, interpreted it as his initials.

JEDIT: Hey, Wikipedia backs me up. It says that it’s common in the Anglican/Episcopalian Church as well, which is likely where exposure to the “JHC” abbreviation would have come in.

JEDIT: Oops, that wasn’t a JEDIT…

The Wiki article you linked says J used to be a variant of I instead of its own letter

I learned this, but from watching Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in the trial where he has to stand on the correct tiles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxPdqbmYi8U&t=100s

TV’s Frink said:

chyron just put a big Ric pic in your sig and be done with it.

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Warbler said:

TV’s Frink said:

chyron8472 said:

Not that I’m complaining, but why was MalàStrana banned?

https://originaltrilogy.com/topic/Star-Wars-Episode-VII-VIII-IX-George-Lucas-original-story-outline-scripts-treatments-or-his-ideas/id/17833/page/3#1216922

This is why I don’t post in the Star Wars section or talk about the new films anymore.

Because people are thread-crapping and shitposting, or because oojason is calling out people for doing it?

Complaining about the writing of a particular film/series is one thing. Being all “Disney ruined Star Wars” or “KK is a libtard SJW” or “Rey is a [sexist term meaning inexplicably overpowered female badass]” or “Rian Johnson can go f himself, even Mark Hamill agrees” is another entirely.

TV’s Frink said:

chyron just put a big Ric pic in your sig and be done with it.

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Okay, maybe I am confused as to what was going on with MalàStrana.

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chyron8472 said:

“Rey is a [sexist term meaning inexplicably overpowered female badass]”

I could be wrong, but I think there some debate going on about whether or not the term is actually sexist.

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Warbler said:

chyron8472 said:

“Rey is a [sexist term meaning inexplicably overpowered female badass]”

I could be wrong, but I think there some debate going on about whether or not the term is actually sexist.

There may very well be, but I think much of this community has decided that it is; and that regardless of if it isn’t, its use is not appropriate because it sparks such arguments which then become circular and detract from the purpose of the thread. Also, the argument of whether it is or not seems to have been covered ad nauseam.

TV’s Frink said:

chyron just put a big Ric pic in your sig and be done with it.

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ChainsawAsh said:

RicOlie_2 said:

RicOlie_2 said:

chyron8472 said:

moviefreakedmind said:

Christ on a cross. . .

Why do some people say “Jesus H. Christ” or “Christ on a crutch”?
What is the “H” supposed to stand for, and why a crutch?

I never understood why people say that.

“Crutch” might be a deliberate mispronunciation of “cross,” but I’m not really sure.

My theory regarding “Jesus H. Christ” is that in Catholic churches (and on other Catholic things) you’ll often see inscriptions like “JHC” or “JHS.” These stand for Jesus’ name (or in more recent times have been interpreted as a short form of “Jesus Hominum Salvator”, which is Latin for “Jesus Saviour of Mankind”), and are a transcription of the first three letters of his name in Greek (hence the variation between C and S). My guess is that some people, seeing that and not knowing what it meant, but knowing it referred to Jesus, interpreted it as his initials.

JEDIT: Hey, Wikipedia backs me up. It says that it’s common in the Anglican/Episcopalian Church as well, which is likely where exposure to the “JHC” abbreviation would have come in.

JEDIT: Oops, that wasn’t a JEDIT…

I grew up Episcopalian and I definitely remember “IHS” in our church. The Wiki article you linked says J used to be a variant of I instead of its own letter, and mentions the S/C transcription difference, but I never saw it with a J or a C myself.

I’ve usually seen it with a J. Whether it’s a C or an S is about 50/50 I think. C might have been more common when the expression “Jesus H. Christ” started being used.

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Ok but when did the popsicle stick get added?

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Probably because it’s in a quote box.

And not ALL CAPS buddy.

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I’m thinking of creating a highly anticipated fanedit Thread Do any of you think it’s a good idea?

“Get over violence, madness and death? What else is there?”

Also known as Mr. Liquid Jungle.

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paja said:

I’m thinking of creating a highly anticipated fanedit Thread Do any of you think it’s a good idea?

Wrong thread.

Also make sure you put it in the new “Highly Anticipated Fanedit” forum that is surely coming next week.

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“Get over violence, madness and death? What else is there?”

Also known as Mr. Liquid Jungle.

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TV’s Frink said:

paja said:

I’m thinking of creating a highly anticipated fanedit Thread Do any of you think it’s a good idea?

Wrong thread.

Also make sure you put it in the new “Highly Anticipated Fanedit” forum that is surely coming next week.

lc

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i think most of us would like for off-topic to go back to being just one category. how about we put it to a vote? it was much easier when it was all under one category.

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While I agree, I don’t think this is a democracy.

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dahmage said:

TV’s Frink said:

paja said:

I’m thinking of creating a highly anticipated fanedit Thread Do any of you think it’s a good idea?

Wrong thread.

Also make sure you put it in the new “Highly Anticipated Fanedit” forum that is surely coming next week.

lc

But not an allc?

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TV’s Frink said:

While I agree, I don’t think this is a democracy.

thunderous applause

The blue elephant in the room.

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TV’s Frink said:

dahmage said:

TV’s Frink said:

paja said:

I’m thinking of creating a highly anticipated fanedit Thread Do any of you think it’s a good idea?

Wrong thread.

Also make sure you put it in the new “Highly Anticipated Fanedit” forum that is surely coming next week.

lc

But not an allc?

no, not as symmetrical.