Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 "...Trying to break the ice, my American mom said "Gosh, that was fun, but my fanny is all wet now". My step dad's mom was horrified and stormed off." I know Australians that would storm off at "Gosh". That is SUCH an American term and some Australians I know find it just SO cloying and twee. We, in our egalitarian and honest manner would say, "God" or, "Oh for ****'s sake!!!" That's why the world loves Aussies! ; )