In the modern times that we live in, the phrase TGIF is a seemingly innocuous exultation of joy and/or relief that another work week has passed without incidental workplace firings or incidentaler workplace pregnancies or, in some parts of the country, the celebration of an Americana brand of restaurants.
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| Cheddar & Bacon weekend! |
Though gaining popularity due to the “Shock Rock Comedy
Block” of the mid-90s set of family-centric comedy situation sitcoms, the
phrase TGIF has a truly sinister and shocking etymology!
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| Not the original TGIF but someone who is equally glad it's Friday. |
First credited to the ancient druids by way of the ancient
pilgrims, TGIF was shorthand for an extremely
popular chant of the day: Tonight GSatan (original spelling) Is Free. Though the spelling GSatan has given way to
the more popular “Satan,” the druidic phrase “TGIF” remains. Many
scholars of the Dark Arts believe that the ceremony of Satan’s day to roam free
upon the earth took place on Wednesday afternoon which, of course when shifted
to our modern Latin calendar, is Friday night!!!!
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| Pictured: Druids working for the weekend! |
It could not be clearer.
The next time someone thanks God that it’s Friday, ask them why they are
so into their new bff Satan instead!
