Where did the term "scared the bejesus out of me" originate?

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Rannic

The original term was "scared the Bee Jesus out of me". Bee Jesus is like Regular Jesus, only for bees. Having him in you is bad, because then he stings you from the inside. Bee Jesus is known to be frightened by loud, sudden sounds.

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The correct spelling is "Bejesus" and is an alteration of "Jesus" It's used used as a mild oath expressing dismay. http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=bejeezus

The correct spelling is "Bejesus" and is an alteration of "Jesus" It's used used as a mild oath expressing dismay. http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=bejeezus

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