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[Maurepas]

And if you're going to hurt someone's feelings at least be creative about it. Anybody can call someone a fuckface, but it takes skill to destroy someone's psyche without using profanity.

Yeah, you gotta personalize the insult. Am I a bitch? Yeah. It doesn't bother me EVERYONE calls me that. It's just background noise now. Someone called me something the other day though that really hurt my feelings.......because it was personal.

Someone called me an irrelevant shallow adolescent misanthropic cur. That hurt a lot because I'm not shallow.

But it did make me, when you commented on it...

[Saint Clair Island]

I actually have a hard time swearing because my parents always instilled strongly in me that it was Wrong. I have no objection to others doing so, but if they overuse swear words beyond a certain point, I will begin to doubt their vocabular proficiency, and suspect an upbringing deficient in proper parental care.

So you'd consider "shit' wrong am I right? But what makes it wrong? Why does putting those four letters in that order now make a bad word?

Beats me. On a logical level I see nothing wrong with the word "shit" -- I can even write it down. But I have a strong visceral sphincter preventing me from saying it out loud -- and if someone else says it near me, I wince slightly. Pavlov's bell, I guess.

[Cameroi]

profanity has an honored and honorable place in all languages, well most anyway, as a means of expressing extreme agitation or passion. anyone debasing this by using it as a means of trying to sound cool, to anyone with more then half a brain, doesn't.

[Obvious Pseudonym]

Everyone in this thread must watch this immediately.

[Katganistan]

Samuel Jackson can say Motherfucker without being spanked.

You have a Motherfucking point

Samuel L. Jackson is undeniably cool, and paid to say it.
'Nuff said.

[Pope Joan]

In a gangster movie you expect language like that. It would seem odd not to hear it.

But these days there's a trend to take what is basically a G rated movie for kids, and throw in words like "penis" for no apparent reason other than to get the coveted PG-13 rating.

So what I object to isn't cussing, it's GD MF stupid cussing.

[Pope Joan]

Everyone in this thread must watch this immediately.

and we should also never forget the immortal George
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_Nrp7cj_tM

[Cameroi]

In a gangster movie you expect language like that. It would seem odd not to hear it.

But these days there's a trend to take what is basically a G rated movie for kids, and throw in words like "penis" for no apparent reason other than to get the coveted PG-13 rating.

So what I object to isn't cussing, it's GD MF stupid cussing.

now why does this make me think of a monte python routine. i don't know if they ever actually did, but i can just see them reading some perfecty banal movie review or something and randomly throwing in out of nowhere random names of body parts and other 'naughtyness'.

i will also cut george carlin a bit of slack for partial coolness. i wouldn't say totally but he did have his moments.

that guy on the beeb in the other link, we need something like that in the u.s.

[Heinleinites]

When I saw the thread title, I thought it'd be about pirate movies, because they're rated R too, you know.

Maybe people swear because the words are so versatile. Reminds me of that bit from Boondock Saints where Rocco gets into the mobster's hotel room and finds that Connor and Murphy have already killed the mobsters.

ROCCO: What did you do?! Fuckin'... what the fuckin' fuck! Who the fuck, fucked this fuckin'? fuck. How did you two fuckin', fucks?......... FUCK!!!

CONNOR: Certainly illustrates the diversity of the word.

[Grave_n_idle]

When I saw the thread title, I thought it'd be about pirate movies, because, they're rated R too, you know.

Maybe people swear because the words are so versatile. Reminds me of that bit from Boondock Saints where Rocco gets into the mobster's hotel room and finds that Connor and Murphy have already killed the mobsters.

ROCCO: What did you do?! Fuckin'... what the fuckin' fuck! Who the fuck, fucked this fuckin'? fuck. How did you two fuckin', fucks?......... FUCK!!!

CONNOR: Certainly illustrates the diversity of the word.

You and I may not agree on many things, but kudos on the Boondock Saints ref.

[Grave_n_idle]

I very rarely use bad language. I have to have a really, REALLY good reason. Like.. I want to.

[Heinleinites]

You and I may not agree on many things, but kudos on the Boondock Saints ref.

One of my favorite movies. I'm still waiting for the sequel.

[Grave_n_idle]

You and I may not agree on many things, but kudos on the Boondock Saints ref.

One of my favorite movies. I'm still waiting for the sequel.

It's been on-again off-again so long. I heard that it's all shot and post-production, now, though - and is expected to debut this November. If you go to the official Boondock store, Troy was actually selling bullet-casings from the set of All Saint's Day - so I think it's pretty certain it's real.

[Pax Ordo]

Course language. Cussing, swearing, strong or obscene language, profanity, whatever you call it, what are your opinions of it NSG? Are such words needed in today's world? Are the social taboos against them old and failing? Have we become so accustomed to many such words that we no longer consider them inappropriate? Should we be more strict in curbing the prevalence of such strong language? How about ethnic or sexual slurs? Is it okay for one group to use such words but not others? Why is damn worse than darn? Or fudge instead of fuck?

I am curious to see your take on the subject. You don't have to answer all or any of the questions above, they're just some of many I have on the subject. Feel free to pose your own, answer broadly on the subject or go into depth if you'd like.

*NOTE: This thread isn't here for you to spam with expletives, please be mature about this and keep it PG-13 as per the forum rules, there is not need to have it closed.*

Profanity is a great way to express yourself. While it doesn't particularly show the eloquence with which one can speak. As George S. Patton Jr. would say. " Give it to them down and dirty, and it'll stick." I find that saying " you have no idea what your doing" sends a relatively simple message to someone that they aren't exactly skilled in their particular endeavor. While saying " you're a fucking idiot" works a bit better. In the fact that it steps on someone's toes. Given that example one would find it prudent to motivate persons who are otherwise unmotivated by kindness. The biggest reason that i can see for profanity being what it is today, is that we all live in this " Politically Correct" bubble.

[The Great Lord Tiger]

When I saw the thread title, I thought it'd be about pirate movies, because they're rated R too, you know.

Maybe people swear because the words are so versatile. Reminds me of that bit from Boondock Saints where Rocco gets into the mobster's hotel room and finds that Connor and Murphy have already killed the mobsters.

ROCCO: What did you do?! Fuckin'... what the fuckin' fuck! Who the fuck, fucked this fuckin'? fuck. How did you two fuckin', fucks?......... FUCK!!!

CONNOR: Certainly illustrates the diversity of the word.

Diversity as such: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5stXcnoYL4

And:

*Roc turns cat into a stain on the wall*

Murphy: "... I can't believe that just fucking happened!!!"

(The three stare at it)

Rocco: "... Is it dead?"

[Ryadn]

I swear a lot. I've toned it down a little as since I graduated and entered the professional world, but I still swear quite a lot. I don't swear at work. Ever. Because I work with small children. It isn't difficult; I have automatic sensors in place. The only time I've come close to cursing in front of the kids was when I caught one of my high heels on the carpet and rolled my ankle. :/

I don't use racial slurs, but I didn't grow up with them--they're not what come to mind even when I'm pissed off. I will occasionally use the word "fag", but only around people who know I am half gay and aren't offended by it. Unless I absolutely have to, like if I'm quoting something verbatim, I never, ever use the words c***, n***** or k***. They make my stomach hurt.

[Ryadn]

When I saw the thread title, I thought it'd be about pirate movies, because they're rated R too, you know.

Maybe people swear because the words are so versatile. Reminds me of that bit from Boondock Saints where Rocco gets into the mobster's hotel room and finds that Connor and Murphy have already killed the mobsters.

ROCCO: What did you do?! Fuckin'... what the fuckin' fuck! Who the fuck, fucked this fuckin'? fuck. How did you two fuckin', fucks?......... FUCK!!!

CONNOR: Certainly illustrates the diversity of the word.

Diversity as such: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5stXcnoYL4

And:

*Roc turns cat into a stain on the wall*

Murphy: "... I can't believe that just fucking happened!!!"

(The three stare at it)

Rocco: "... Is it dead?"

MADE OF WIN.

(possibly best line of the movie, Murph's quote up there)

[Molested Sock]

Course language. Cussing, swearing, strong or obscene language, profanity, whatever you call it, what are your opinions of it NSG? Are such words needed in today's world? Are the social taboos against them old and failing? Have we become so accustomed to many such words that we no longer consider them inappropriate? Should we be more strict in curbing the prevalence of such strong language? How about ethnic or sexual slurs? Is it okay for one group to use such words but not others? Why is damn worse than darn? Or fudge instead of fuck?

I am curious to see your take on the subject. You don't have to answer all or any of the questions above, they're just some of many I have on the subject. Feel free to pose your own, answer broadly on the subject or go into depth if you'd like.

*NOTE: This thread isn't here for you to spam with expletives, please be mature about this and keep it PG-13 as per the forum rules, there is not need to have it closed.*

Q)what are your opinions of it NSG?
A)It's a movie I haven't seen, I couldn't judge, looks ok though, probably would have scarred me when I was 12.
Q)Are such words needed in today's world?
A)Nothing is needed in todays world, swearing is a good vent for letting out ones feelings on a subject, there are other ways of speaking and they may be eloquent, but either not always as fun or the refuge of a simpleton or a verbal sloth.
Q)Are the social taboos against them old and failing?
A)Yes and No, probably more people don't give a damn(opps) if they are said or not, some of the older bad words can be said without anyone blinking an eye, nor reckognising them as swears, Bloody, Nigger and Damn for example.
Q)Have we become so accustomed to many such words that we no longer consider them inappropriate?
A)Yes, some people have, but also some people recognise this and do so anyways.
Q)Should we be more strict in curbing the prevalence of such strong language?
A)It wouldn't hurt to do so, but it might infringe on peoples Human Rights, we couldn't have that now could we?
Also, the gross majority of movies these days are subject to discussions on sex, sex, drugs, violence or swearing to make them humorous and/or entertaining, Superbad, Pineapple Express, I love you, Man or Transformers, Rise of the Fallen need these things to make them entertaining.
Q)How about ethnic or sexual slurs?
A)If anything they should be used more often, they were there for a reason.
Q)Is it okay for one group to use such words but not others?
A)Blacks shouldn't be allowed to say Nigger to each other if Whitey cannot, Hispanics or Chinese also, they shouldn't call each other nigger either.
Q)Why is damn worse than darn?
A)It isn't, except for American FCC policy makers(Any and all, plus those outside that agency) being morons, the idea of saying fudge is ok but fuck isn't, or banning shit or poos but not feces is stupid!
Q)Or fudge instead of fuck?
A)See above.

"*NOTE: This thread isn't here for you to spam with expletives, please be mature about this and keep it PG-13 as per the forum rules, there is not need to have it closed.*"
One could drop the F-bomb without it being spam, don't confuse the two.
How can you be worried about PG-13 issues when you have already sworn?
Quite ironic...

[The Great Lord Tiger]

Course language. Cussing, swearing, strong or obscene language, profanity, whatever you call it, what are your opinions of it NSG? Are such words needed in today's world? Are the social taboos against them old and failing? Have we become so accustomed to many such words that we no longer consider them inappropriate? Should we be more strict in curbing the prevalence of such strong language? How about ethnic or sexual slurs? Is it okay for one group to use such words but not others? Why is damn worse than darn? Or fudge instead of fuck?

I am curious to see your take on the subject. You don't have to answer all or any of the questions above, they're just some of many I have on the subject. Feel free to pose your own, answer broadly on the subject or go into depth if you'd like.

*NOTE: This thread isn't here for you to spam with expletives, please be mature about this and keep it PG-13 as per the forum rules, there is not need to have it closed.*

Q)what are your opinions of it NSG?
A)It's a movie I haven't seen, I couldn't judge, looks ok though, probably would have scarred me when I was 12.
Q)Are such words needed in today's world?
A)Nothing is needed in todays world, swearing is a good vent for letting out ones feelings on a subject, there are other ways of speaking and they may be eloquent, but either not always as fun or the refuge of a simpleton or a verbal sloth.
Q)Are the social taboos against them old and failing?
A)Yes and No, probably more people don't give a damn(opps) if they are said or not, some of the older bad words can be said without anyone blinking an eye, nor reckognising them as swears, Bloody, Nigger and Damn for example.
Q)Have we become so accustomed to many such words that we no longer consider them inappropriate?
A)Yes, some people have, but also some people recognise this and do so anyways.
Q)Should we be more strict in curbing the prevalence of such strong language?
A)It wouldn't hurt to do so, but it might infringe on peoples Human Rights, we couldn't have that now could we?
Also, the gross majority of movies these days are subject to discussions on sex, sex, drugs, violence or swearing to make them humorous and/or entertaining, Superbad, Pineapple Express, I love you, Man or Transformers, Rise of the Fallen need these things to make them entertaining.
Q)How about ethnic or sexual slurs?
A)If anything they should be used more often, they were there for a reason.
Q)Is it okay for one group to use such words but not others?
A)Blacks shouldn't be allowed to say Nigger to each other if Whitey cannot, Hispanics or Chinese also, they shouldn't call each other nigger either.
Q)Why is damn worse than darn?
A)It isn't, except for American FCC policy makers(Any and all, plus those outside that agency) being morons, the idea of saying fudge is ok but fuck isn't, or banning shit or poos but not feces is stupid!
Q)Or fudge instead of fuck?
A)See above.

"*NOTE: This thread isn't here for you to spam with expletives, please be mature about this and keep it PG-13 as per the forum rules, there is not need to have it closed.*"
One could drop the F-bomb without it being spam, don't confuse the two.
How can you be worried about PG-13 issues when you have already sworn?
Quite ironic...

(/stares at thread)

... Is it dead?

[Molested Sock]

(/stares at thread)

... Is it dead?

Hopefully.
Should you care?

[The Great Lord Tiger]

(/stares at thread)

... Is it dead?

Hopefully.
Should you care?

I doooon't knooow.

(I need to watch some Invader Zim, fffffuck)

[No Names Left Damn It]

I have no problem with swearing.

[EvilDarkMagicians]

I don't really like using or hearing swear words...fuck is the worst its really over used. I really dislike people who use it in every sentence makes them seem stupid anyways. I only use them when extremely angry.

[Viasnam]

I usually only use profanities to add dramatic effect to my speech or when someone REALLY pisses me off. I don't mind swearing it just gets kinda annoying (and amusing) when you hear 'cool' people use the f word 5 times in a 10 word long sentence.

[Galloism]

Oddly, I rarely ever swear in real life.

I just don't see the fucking point most of the time.