Thread: Cuss words

Originally Posted by bradysdreaming

I really want to discuss this. Why are cuss words such a big deal? I mean they are just words, why does it matter if I say "shit" or I say "poop"? They both have the same definition, what made these words bad? Why aren't we allowed to say these words in school, who is it hurting? I can't see this as anything other than another malfunction in human logic? Discuss.

Two words.

Conservative. Christians.

Originally Posted by Xei

OP: because words have meanings. That's why they're words.

Herpa derpy dur, Xei wins thread again.

Words have meaning because they have meaning.

lol.

I remember discussing this 2 years ago in English (a class discussion, don't ask) and our English teacher was saying something about the "hard" sounds to them, for example:
shit
fuck
and we decided that this was why these particular words were chosen to carry such an obscene meaning.

I agree with what Dianeva was saying.
Swear words are insulting because when people say them, it can mean they are trying to be insulting.

But the thing is, swearing is more commonly used in non-insults. At least it is nowadays anyway.
It really is all about the context you use it in.

Saying "fuck off, you bastard" is just as bad as saying "go away you silly person"
And "Fuck yeah that was fucking awesome" is just as normal as saying "oh my, that was really cool"

I tend to swear a lot though, but it's not like I swear because it's a sweary word, it's just a habit, it's just the language I use. Sometimes I mean it in a bad way, sometimes I'm just stating something. Whatever.

Words exist to facilitate communication. A language is more useful when theres a large range of different words with different meanings and emotional connections to allow for more accurate expression. So just like we have nicey nicey, make you want to throw up in your mouth words like... snuggle.. we also need vulgar words we can use to express anger etc. Our emotional attachment to the different words just helps in better understanding the emotion and intent of the speaker.

Some people are better than others at offending themselves. You heard me. You don't offend others with your language - they offend themselves. The proof is that it doesn't happen to everyone. If it were really something you "inflict" it would have similar results (kinda like how shooting someone in the head will have similar results - you don't have a choice about how you react to a gaping hole in your brain hehe).

Also, because one of these is required on all threads that pretend you should take "bad words" seriously:

The only reason I have heard as to why swearing is bad, just backs up my inference that society is fucking stupid. I know I don't use swear words to be purposely vulgar. I just use them because I see no good reason not too.

Yeah man, fuck the police.

Originally Posted by RooJ

Words exist to facilitate communication. A language is more useful when theres a large range of different words with different meanings and emotional connections to allow for more accurate expression. So just like we have nicey nicey, make you want to throw up in your mouth words like... snuggle.. we also need vulgar words we can use to express anger etc. Our emotional attachment to the different words just helps in better understanding the emotion and intent of the speaker.

This pretty much explains why we use curse words. If we can contain our use of words, maybe that also helps us contain our selves, when we're angry.

Well I'll try and keep this as short and as fucking sweet as your mothers cunt as possible. Being an ass-twat myself, I understand your position on the not understanding cretanous fucktards that the people higher up in society have, that are deciding whether I can say finger licking good, or pussy-fucking great. Its terrible in this world. But here's the thing. Most people have such a complex fear-neurosis shit-stain on their mind from society programming, that every fucking cuss-word causes their nervous system to go into pussy-shock. You and I have freed our mind to the point where clit-ass don't affect us anymore. Others are not so blessed, and are trapped in a shit-hole. Its shitty alright. Then again, if your a doctor, and are asking for an implement, should you say,"Could you pass the tweezers so I could perform a hair-follicle removal on this person rectum". Or should you say,"Pass the fucking ass tweezers, and hurry the fuck up cause I gotta piss soon. Damn, this guys asshole's like a the fucking Mariana trench, we gonna need some forceps on this bitch".

Originally Posted by Moto

Well I'll try and keep this as short and as fucking sweet as your mothers cunt as possible. Being an ass-twat myself, I understand your position on the not understanding cretanous fucktards that the people higher up in society have, that are deciding whether I can say finger licking good, or pussy-fucking great. Its terrible in this world. But here's the thing. Most people have such a complex fear-neurosis shit-stain on their mind from society programming, that every fucking cuss-word causes their nervous system to go into pussy-shock. You and I have freed our mind to the point where clit-ass don't affect us anymore. Others are not so blessed, and are trapped in a shit-hole. Its shitty alright. Then again, if your a doctor, and are asking for an implement, should you say,"Could you pass the tweezers so I could perform a hair-follicle removal on this person rectum". Or should you say,"Pass the fucking ass tweezers, and hurry the fuck up cause I gotta piss soon. Damn, this guys asshole's like a the fucking Mariana trench, we gonna need some forceps on this bitch".

Originally Posted by Moto

Well I'll try and keep this as short and as fucking sweet as your mothers cunt as possible. Being an ass-twat myself, I understand your position on the not understanding cretanous fucktards that the people higher up in society have, that are deciding whether I can say finger licking good, or pussy-fucking great. Its terrible in this world. But here's the thing. Most people have such a complex fear-neurosis shit-stain on their mind from society programming, that every fucking cuss-word causes their nervous system to go into pussy-shock. You and I have freed our mind to the point where clit-ass don't affect us anymore. Others are not so blessed, and are trapped in a shit-hole. Its shitty alright. Then again, if your a doctor, and are asking for an implement, should you say,"Could you pass the tweezers so I could perform a hair-follicle removal on this person rectum". Or should you say,"Pass the fucking ass tweezers, and hurry the fuck up cause I gotta piss soon. Damn, this guys asshole's like a the fucking Mariana trench, we gonna need some forceps on this bitch".

Very nice, haha

Originally Posted by dreamsickle

Historically, it's peasant vernacular, and it exists in most cultures across the globe. The lower classes genuinely prefer more crude language and descriptions, while the upper classes prefer to describe things in a more extravagant and eloquent manner (or a 'holier' manner).

I heard a story that Jingle Bells originally was full of swears, and that as the song became popular they replaced them with 'fa lalalala lalalala'

There's also the case of certain words, like 'pregnant', that people believed would arouse thoughts of sexual activity. You couldn't say it on TV 50 years ago.

Do I win the bet?

This is exactly it. It works the same way with the criminalization of certain drugs. When a particular drug becomes associated with a class (excluding the upperclass, their drugs of choice are tobacco and alcohol) it's criminalized.

If swearing is in every sentence, like a majority of rap songs, then I hate it.

But, hey, I can toss around fuck once in a while.

Swear words wouldn't be half as fun to say during sexytime if they weren't considered naughty.

Originally Posted by Invader

Swear words wouldn't be half as fun to say during sexytime if they weren't considered naughty.

Yeah, like when you're just getting down to business and begin tearing off her clothes and she starts screaming "Get the fuck off me, who the fuck are you, please let me go.." And your like... "Shut your mouth bitch before i cut you..".. Yeah dirty talk rocks.

I HATE curse words. My [step] dad was raised in New Orleans then joined the Navy for some 30 years. He cursed all the freagin time.
As a kid of about 12, I was playing alone in the park, talking to myself, saying all the "naughty" adult words I could think of. My brain finally spoke up and asked me if I knew how stupid and immature I sounded. I was turned off from swearing from that moment on.
I still let the occasional bad word rip, usually while stressed and driving. It one day occurred to me that many people probably die with "shit" as their last thought or word lol It took me a couple years before I stopped thinking curse words every time I thought I was going to get into an accident (on and off the road).
I usually don't hang out with people who curse a lot because if I'm exposed, bad words shoot through my brain like someone suffering tourettes. Just one day with such a person will drive my brain insane for almost a week.

Why? The original poster sounds just like my 16 year old son. I butt heads with him all the time on this subject. Society says certain words or actions are inappropriate. If you deviate from societies expectations, expect reproach. I also tell him to express his creativity by finding a proper substitute bad-word.
Personally, I think people who over-use curse words lack imagination and maturity.

Well it also depends on where you are and who you are with. I never curse at home, I have no reason to and my dad's in the house. But sometimes at school if I screw something up and I'm with friends I'll quietly swear, it's just habit now. I started when I was 12 because my brother talked to me as we walked home and would swear quite a lot.

But it's sometimes needed for my classes aswell. In music, my teachers don't mind if a song has a few curses in them, and when reading out in english, there are a few curses. In drama, sometimes you need it to get the character right. You don't have some drug lord going 'round saying "sugar" every time he's almost caught by the cops?

It's really awkward swearing in front of teachers though... I always blush and then I'm like "is it ok for me to say that??" Haha...

I started when I was twelve or something and thought it was cool. Now it's second nature.

I was like 7 or 8 saying stuff like,"YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE, GIVE ME THAT BACK!" Of course, I never swore in front of my parents, I would have been grounded a long ass time...

Dude, you're off the fucking chain! Wow! Are you in a band?

I said my first swear word when I was 5 and started crying when I found out what I done. Hehehe...

Started at 11 or 12, something like that. I'd just gone to highschool and got influenced... Meh.

I suppose there are levels of intensity involved, and I tend to reserve each for the situation that calls for them.

"Crap... we're out of eggs."
"Dammit, ow... papercut..."
"Holy FUCK that's a big spider!"

Swear words were made to make us look cool faggot.