Sheesh!... Stamps from Zazzle.com

Sheesh!... Stamps from Zazzle.com

What does it mean?

"Etymology

A euphemism for Jesus. [MY NOTE: I'd say An euphemism, but how could I know better than wiktionary.org? :) ] 

Interjection

sheesh

1. (euphemism) An expression of exasperation."

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/sheesh

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So, it means "I'm exasperated", basically. 

Or, "You exasperate me".

Or "This exasperates me".

Do you think that it's possible to create a maximum card with such a stamp?

Unless you have a postcard showing that word, FIP Commission for Maximaphily would say NO.

"In general, abstract or symbolic subjects do not suit Maximaphily and are excluded from its field." - http://maximaphily.info/Articles/What%20is%20MAXIMAPHILY%20_1_.pdf

That rule is most unfortunate and short-sighted, in my opinion.

It mainly serves the small "community" of maximaphily exhibits judges in Philatelic Expositions.

What's a judge to do about figuring out the message and concordance in an abstract, encrypted maximum card? Nah, too complicated and subjective. Too neuron-stretching. It's HARD!

So, they keep it simple: "a postcard with a certain dog breed, a stamp with the same dog breed, and a postmark with the same dog breed, ideally".

That's fine. I create all  the time MCs with this rationale, this line of thinking.

But why shouldn't we create, whenever we feel like, abstract or symbolic MCs?

The rules of Maximaphily should mainly serve the many creators/collectors, not the few judges.

Do what makes YOU happy, not what others try to impose on you.

Sheesh!

:)