Jothar, my rov said it should NOT be said, because “gee” and sheesh are shortened forms of his English name and specifically was used as a method of cursing in his name without actually “profaning” it. So I guess I will still refrain from use of that particular expression. There are many such expressions that have crept into our common usage, such as “knock on wood” (a reference to the crucifixion). Should we use such expressions, just because we don’t know where they were derived? Did you ever hear of someone who feels creeped-out describe himself as “having the heebie-jeebies?” That expressions is a derogatory term from Hebrew Jewboys. Most people are unaware, and I think it’s good to knwo what we are saying wehn we say it.
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