H-e-l-l-a!?

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I went to high school in Northern California.  This term (h-e-l-l-a) is known there.  Where did it originate? Who made it up?  It was a long time ago, but still I wonder.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

The Greeks call their own country "Hellas", as in "Hellenic".  Remember "Helen of Troy"? (I'm talking Homer, not the stupid Brad Shi^H^H^HPitt movie.)

A lot of places in the US - schools, governments, et al - use Latin and Greek references to create a feeling of self-importance.

asmikeocsit · Answer

Central Valley High,near Redding and Shasta Dam.

paintr77 · Answer

I grew up in Las Vegas. We said H E L L A in high school.
That was over 10 years ago.

Pamela · Answer

What's a long time ago to you?  I went to High School in Carmichael, near Sacramento, 30 years ago - back when every thing was cool and groovy!!!  :)

Anonymous · Answer

in the north of CA, hella is a commonly used phrase. Just as common the phrase "brokeback" is in San Francisco.

Bonapartess · Answer

????? You mean like hella-good?

I'm curious now that you mention it. I live in the South and it's been a term we've used since I was a kid (near 30 now).

itsmeee2006 · Answer

That sayin is soo old!  We may never know.

sarehangel · Answer

what school you go to i.m me the answer! my sn- sarehangel

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H-e-l-l-a!?

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