Godspeed this, Godspeed that.

[DigDug]

I notice that the only time this godforsaken word "godspeed" is used, is when it some sort of military back-patting or patriotic situation. When else is this word used, and what's the chances that those who use it even know what it means?

 

[badluck]

I have heard it used when people are consoling another person after a death, or sad situation......

 

[amnesiac]

People sometimes use it when seeing someone off on a journey. It's basically wishing someone luck or success.

 

[DaveSimmons]

but then how many people even know what "goodbye" means?

 

[notfred]

Title reminded me of Nick Cage as Stanley Goodspeed. That movie rocks.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Originally posted by: BlipBlop
I notice that the only time this godforsaken word "godspeed" is used, is when it some sort of military back-patting or patriotic situation. When else is this word used, and what's the chances that those who use it even know what it means?

What's wrong with military backpatting?

As to your question, why do you care?

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
but then how many people even know what "goodbye" means?

It means "good-bye".... Just like "farewell" means "fare-thee-well". Right?

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: Jellomancer

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
but then how many people even know what "goodbye" means?

It means "good-bye".... Just like "farewell" means "fare-thee-well". Right?

It's a contraction of "God be with you (ye)"

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: notfred
Title reminded me of Nick Cage as Stanley Goodspeed. That movie rocks.

"welcome to the rock"

 

[MaxDSP]

GOODSPEED: Mason, are you alright?
MASON: Yes, perfectly OK you fscking idiot.

 

[Zebo]

Allah will provide for Christians

 

[UglyCasanova]

Godspeed You! Black Emperor

 

[Iron Woode]

Godspeed John Glen.

 

[sobriquet]

Originally posted by: dparker
Godspeed You! Black Emperor

That's what I thought about when I read the title...

 

[PCMarine]

Originally posted by: amnesiac 2.0
People sometimes use it when seeing someone off on a journey. It's basically wishing someone luck or success.

That's what I would have said.