Jesus H. Christ

[lady_j]

Being that I spent most of my young life in fear of hell, purgatory, and nuns with rulers, I would say that the "H" in "Jesus H. Christ" is a way to get around taking the Lord's name in vain. It's like saying fudge instead of you-know-what.

[Ethilrist]

Just remember that Heck is where people go to when they don't believe in Gosh.

[Duck Duck Goose]

And the column being referenced is Why do folks say "Jesus H. Christ"?
(http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a1_033.html)

[Bosda Di'Chi of Tricor]

"lady j" hmmm...

How's Flint & Roadblock

:D