When your livelihood was largely based on the ability to accurately shoot long distances, but you are incapable of throwing a corn filled bag a distance greater than 10ft.
The Newfoundland exclamation to show approval or disapproval depending on the circumstances.
Pronounced "Lord Thundering Jesus" by most.
A versatile phrase in the Newfoundland dictionary that can be used in various ways.
Positive-
Bill: Wheres 'da beers
Frank: Right 'ere b'y
Bill: Lard Tunderin Jaysus, 'bout time
Negitive-
Bill pulls into driveway and notices his house has been broken into.
Bill: 'da fuck?
Opens fridge
Bill: Lard Tunderin Jaysus, They even took the ever-sweet margarine.