\nI recall the 70s, but was very young, so likely missed a lot: Before I knew it, the 80s arrived.<\/p>\n
The 70s were tumultuous, even a kid could tell. Things changed faster then, probably, than ever since. Much of the change we witness now has its grounding in the 70s. I will hopefully talk in more detail about that, but I just want to give the background that so much went on during the 70s, it was easy to miss things.<\/p>\n
One saying I do remember from the 70s is jeepers creepers.<\/em> I wouldn’t have known whether to spell it “jeepers” or “geepers”; I never saw it written until today.<\/p>\n Jeepers creepers<\/em> was a playful expression of surprise. It was used often, and in at least one advertising jingle I recall.<\/p>\n During the 70s, in my experience, gee whiz<\/em> was used about as often as jeepers creepers<\/em>. The two expressions seem to have fallen from use in parallel, as well. Gee whiz<\/em> was more philosophical, rather than playful. It often was said instead of complaining, yet could imply a complaint. A kid might say “Gee whiz” in response to learning their ride was cancelled, so they would have to walk home.<\/p>\n During the late 70s, I’d easily hear jeepers creepers<\/em> and gee whiz<\/em> many times each day. Kids said them more than adults did. Apart from talking with my wife, I can’t recall hearing either since around ’85.<\/p>\n Source:<\/p>\n grammar.yourdictionary.com<\/a><\/p>\nJack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane,<\/a> Campbell River, BC.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Self-tutoring about people and events from the past: the tutor begins about 70s language. I recall the 70s, but was very young, so likely missed a lot: Before I knew it, the 80s arrived. The 70s were tumultuous, even a …<\/p>\n