Express Yourself!

Expressions! I love expressions...old ones, new ones, classic ones and little-known ones too. Every once in a while someone will utter an expression that has been long forgotten and it just tickles my funny bone. For instance, just a few minutes ago we heard this loud 'thump' and a co-worker of mine uttered 'That's going to leave a mark'. We all busted a gut and it made me think of the movie 'Tommy Boy' (which I believe the expression is derived from). Then it made me think of expressions in general and how they can be such a link for people to connect with others. They are a great conversation starter and can get you going in all sorts of different directions. I'll have to remember that when I go to my next party (because the invitations are piling up on my doorstep, let me tell you). I find it to be just terribly interesting trivia...the origins and derivations of pop culture sayings, as well as those timeless expressions. For instance, did you know the word 'gesundheit' actually is German for health? Therefore, when a person sneezes, Germans (and others to follow) typically say Gesundheit! to wish them good health. It does not mean 'bless you' or 'God bless you' as so many have assumed it does. I am an untapped well of useless knowledge...what can I say? I'm a trivia whore!