BTGuy –
My “gotcha” spin on it was meant to be a joke. I apologize if it didn’t come off that way. The OP said it was a rant.
Itche –
Yeah, but I’m from the yeshivishe velt where we say oy and never oh, so there isn’t much of a difference for us. But I don’t mean to monopolize (especially when we are incorrect, lol).
blockhead –
I’ll have to get back to you on that, but I’m almost sure you are incorrect.
I had this idea for a while and recently read it on a blog b’sheim Shadal.