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The "F" word
Duane:
It seems that everywhere I go, I hear people of all ages, races and occupations using that dreaded "F" word, and even though it has long since lost it's original meaning, it still makes my skin crawl and blood pressure rise.
Then it occured to me as to WHY I hear that hated word so much.
Just think a minute, the "F" word can be used as a:
noun, verb, adjective, pronoun, modifier. exclamation, wonderment, directive, action word and attention-getter.
Quite a "utility word"--huh?
Craig:
I think it is a sign of low intelligence.
Craig
Rene:
I feel you. This is one of my least favorite words in the world. Not that I have never used it, or thought it, I still dislike it. :o
René
daywalker:
--- Quote from: Duane on March 13, 2011, 10:35:27 PM ---It seems that everywhere I go, I hear people of all ages, races and occupations using that dreaded "F" word, and even though it has long since lost it's original meaning, it still makes my skin crawl and blood pressure rise.
Then it occured to me as to WHY I hear that hated word so much.
Just think a minute, the "F" word can be used as a:
noun, verb, adjective, pronoun, modifier. exclamation, wonderment, directive, action word and attention-getter.
Quite a "utility word"--huh?
--- End quote ---
You know, I read this interesting article about cussing not too long ago.
http://people.howstuffworks.com/swearing4.htm
It appears (though, to be fair, it's called a theory) that the act of swearing is caused by the lower part of the brain which also controls emotion and instinct. This makes sense to me; how many of us have been guilty of using some type of vulgar word when stubbing our toes or bumping our heads? I know I've been more than once ;). This, in my opinion, would also explain why it's so difficult to get control of--at least, for those who struggle with it. Especially, when surrounded by other 'participants'. Just like our accents adapt to those around us over time, so also we tend to use the same words, figures of speech, etc. as those around us. If you hang out with a bunch of bad-mouthed teenagers all the time, you're likely to start using a few of those words yourself.
Astrapho:
Aww man, I thought you guys meant Gordon Ramsay's "the F word" show, cuz I love it. D;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuyzcpF6gVk&feature=fvst
I must be desensitized to it. To me it's just another strong word joining the crowd. Not that I use it often, but I don't dislike it either... I quite like it precisely because it's such a "utility-word". It can f'ing be inserted f'ing everywhere and it f'ing somehow just makes f'ing sense. ;D
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