Simo
Professional Watermelon Farmer
Being an English major, I tend to think a lot about words and language, especially as certain words and phrases go in and out of being popular...and heck, heckin', &c, have certainly become very popular. Why?
Partly, I think it's to do with a 'wholesome' counterweight to more edgy internet behaviors, a desire to leave behind the acrimony and hostility that more profane synonyms (and memes) might imply.
On that note: What about other similar words and phrases, that are like heck? Such as: Golly, gee, gosh, darn, my, gracious? Perhaps these will also make a comeback.
Partly, I think it's to do with a 'wholesome' counterweight to more edgy internet behaviors, a desire to leave behind the acrimony and hostility that more profane synonyms (and memes) might imply.
On that note: What about other similar words and phrases, that are like heck? Such as: Golly, gee, gosh, darn, my, gracious? Perhaps these will also make a comeback.