Posted by CarolFL on March 16, 2000 at 18:55:56:
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The Allusion - Posted by Steve-NYC
Posted by Steve-NYC on March 16, 2000 at 08:41:37:
Is there some allusion I’m missing when someone writes “JOB” or “J.O.B.” instead of the conventional way of spelling it?
I’ve looked through lots of literature and haven’t picked it up yet…
Sorry in advance for newbie naivety…s
-Steve
One answer - Posted by Lisa in Oz
Posted by Lisa in Oz on March 16, 2000 at 19:44:56:
Ok Steve, I believe this is a “LeGrandism”.
JOB, or J.O.B. (pronounced jay oh bee), is the way you say that nasty word without actually having to let it fall from your lips.
Lisa
Have you heard the one about the optometrist who opened an office in Adak, Alaska? - Posted by Eduardo (OR)
Posted by Eduardo (OR) on March 16, 2000 at 09:44:38:
He became an optical Aleutian! (Sorry) --Eduardo
Re: The Allusion - Posted by Tim (Atlanta)
Posted by Tim (Atlanta) on March 16, 2000 at 09:01:04:
Not sure who started it, but J.O.B. stands for Just Over Broke.