swearingfest2 — Without comment.
Cursing and swearing have been a part of language and expression since the first sounds emerged from the throat. How we react to swearing says much about our attitudes to social class, gender, sexism, prejudice, judgement and morality. The SWEARING FESTIVAL is a febrile trip into the mouth of foul language in literature, movies, music and the culture.
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I have always said that there is no such thing as bad words– just words used badly. Profanity dashed on discourse can be delicious, or simply effective. Using profanity well is no more or less difficult than using any other vocabulary well. Both under- and overseasoning can be equally unsatisfying.
I’ve held the belief that most foul language is because the speaker doesn’t know any more appropriate words or know how to express him or herself any better. In other words, something the less educated / intelligent speak to show their ignorance.
I don’t think there is any true “good” use of profanity. By its nature, it is designed to shock and offend. While slang in general may be used effectively, profanity cannot.
Hey, but if that is what turns you on, what the f…