Reply To: Shelo Shonu Lishonam

“For those who believe “what the heck” is profanity, how do you feel about more old-fashioned expressions– for instance, “what in tarnation” or “what on earth”? They mean the same thing and are used in the same way.”

they are so different- those are proper expressions of shock, whereas what the heck is a lowlife expression.

i know someone who substitutes heck with a different word, she says, “what the CP!” cp, meaning nothing! but its not only the word itself, its the context…. whats wrong with saying what on earth? nothing its saying on this earth something is shocking. what exactly is heck? is it a substitute for hell? well then yes it is a profanity! but if it means nothing, does it make you feel good saying what the hgauhg? same thing ! ridiculous