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What does it mean?
The speaker commands a woman to stand up with a deep voice, ending with 'JESUS' as an emphatic interjection.
In plain terms
Woman up. Butch up. JESUS.
What can you take from it?
Use forceful language and sudden religious exclamation for dramatic effect.

Where it applies

  • stage performance
  • radio skit

Putting it to work

  • mix authority with surprise
  • use capitalized exclamation

Questions to consider

  • Why use religious interjection after a command?
  • How does voice tone affect perception?

Another view

May be seen as aggressive or disrespectful.

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