How would you explain the phrase gees Louise and what it means to somebody who hadn't heard the phrase before and what is the origin of it? Thanks
2007-01-20 16:49:04 · 5 answers · asked by Calebs Mummy 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
“Geez, Louise” to express shock or amazement
2007-01-20 17:02:00 · answer #1 · answered by orangemonkey_04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like saying, "Oh, my God!" or "Jesus Christ!", in an expression of amazement, shock or disbelief.
Equivalent to saying "Jesus Christ" as a "slur" of sorts, but less severe, and used so as not to get stricken down for blasphemy.
The words rhymes to imply a sense a humor and I think it probably started as a line in some comedy or movie. I remember Dean Martin saying it, I think.
2007-01-21 01:19:26 · answer #2 · answered by Havana Brown 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a combination of "cussing" which is using made up words instead of profanity, and "scat" talk like "Whattta you know Joe?" and "Later Alligator" and "After-while Crocodile", and the ever popular "Later Tater"
So Jeeze Louize! get a life!
2007-01-21 01:02:40 · answer #3 · answered by James B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll have a go at it.
jeez louise is like saying, oh my god John, why? jeez is exaspirated, louise is a name, so you're exaspirated with someone. and it rhymes, which is why the phrase stuck with society.
2007-01-21 01:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by kristcella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the origin, but.....I would explain it as a "oh my gosh that sucks" or "oh wow!"
2007-01-21 01:03:27 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Summer♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋