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Why do people swear, though they know it is offensive to others?

What a fucking stupid question. It's for the goddamn emphasis, you ****.

(uhh... I hope I got my point across) ;)

I dont swear at people (unless they do something really bad). Saying to someone "F*** you" or "Go **** yourself you stupid Mother****** ****sucking ***ass B@5tard" is not nearly as good as comming up with some of the clever insults. There are kids in my school whos every other word is a swear..for example:
"Hey Mike, today I ****in went for a **** trip to New ****in York and ****in' had a ****in' good ****in' time."

I think that this is entirely classless (although I just gave those examples) I typically only swear when I am upset about something, in which case it is a harmless outburst such as "Sh1t!" I figure that yelling a swear out cannot cause any harm to a person, it may just bother them a little, but that is too bad for them.

Because it's offensive to others, and sometimes things need to be expressed gutterly, with the grit and punch that can only come from a swear word.

And there is this-
Take away the ability to say 'fuck' and you take away the ability to say 'fuck the government.'
(I understand you weren't even suggesting that swear words be banned, I just wanted to let loose a Bruce quote cause I hadn't in a while...apologies for infering an argument you did not forward.)

To relieve stress, out of surprise, or simply because it is fun.

so you can go to the principals office

To relieve stress, out of surprise, or simply because it is fun.
How in the hell did this game get this far along without someone naming thier nation Mr. Pink? Sweet crap....

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How in the hell did this game get this far along without someone naming thier nation Mr. Pink? Sweet crap....

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lol, what's scary is that you raise a good point.

Anyways, I use it whenever I want (Which tends to be sparingly, imo), regardless of whether others find it offensive or not. I use it for emphasis, and because some situations really can't be accurately described/responded to with a "oh, gosh darn", or "Golly gee, he really bothers me."

Replace "swear" with "masturbate" every time it's said and this thread works just as well.

How in the hell did this game get this far along without someone naming thier nation Mr. Pink? Sweet crap....

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That comment says it all..... That just made my whole day... Truly a classic!!

How in the hell did this game get this far along without someone naming thier nation Mr. Pink? Sweet crap....

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Tried it once, it doesn't work. You get four guys all fighting over who's gonna be Mr. Black

oh yeah, I also swear to add emphasis. I can't fucking stand it when I fucking say something without a swear and the little dipshit motherfucker 10 yr olds fuckin think I'm fucking around.... There you go...

Fuck the government.

They're fucking cool!

Why do people swear, though they know it is offensive to others?

For me, swearing is a way to blow off steam...sometimes helps to avoid a much worse conflict.

For me, swearing is a way to blow off steam...sometimes helps to avoid a much worse conflict.

That's stress relief.

P.S. Fuck the government.

How in the hell did this game get this far along without someone naming thier nation Mr. Pink? Sweet crap....

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Actually, someone has. I tried to create it right now for a laugh. Mr. Pink is invalid and Mr Pink was resereved for a former nation.

Actually, someone has. I tried to create it right now for a laugh. Mr. Pink is invalid and Mr Pink was resereved for a former nation.

Off topic.

Off topic.

Yes, and I do apologise.

On topic, I swear because it relives stress.

Others swear to offend.

There, 2 points in 2 posts. Overall achievement: harmony.

To offend others?
I do it cause I don't give a flying fuck what you think. I try not to swear around the wee ones.

They're fucking cool!

Who is?

Why do people swear, though they know it is offensive to others?
I swear far too much.
I am a dad and I use foul language more often then is acceptable, I would say needed but it should never be needed.

But, to this particular question,

I met an older man many years ago and while working around him I noticed he had an amazing command of the english language, he was the best spoken person I had ever met--then or now.

To listen ot him speak made you feel more intelligent for hte experience even if he was just explaining how to wire a slot machine(that was our job).

So asked one day?
"Dad" we all called him "Dad" though his name was john.

"Dad, do you ever curse?"

"No" he replied.

I laughed "Never, not ever--I doubt that, everyone swears."

"No, everyone does not, because I do not swear, so you see everyone does not swear."

"John, you are a grown man, of course you swear."

"No, swearing is for children and simpltons, I am not a child anymore and I try very hard at not being a simplton."
I paused atthis point as John sincerely seemed to not be pulling my chain.

"Why dont you swear?"

"Because michael, swearing, cursing , profanity-whatever you call it is just a verbal display of ones own ignorance. There is no such thing as a moment that can not be described, or expressed through proper english. I dont swear because I am not ignorant enough to need to, and I dont want people think i ma ignorant."

I wanted to reply--but all could think was Feck, he is right on the money

"See if you swear you are being lazy and not taking the time to think of what is appropriate, if you are too lazy to think about what to say, then you are more then likely too lazy to even really think aboutthe problem. If the way you represent your thoughts is unimportant to you-pretty much everything else is as well."

I was dumbfounded--I swore constantly in an endless stream of cursing.

"So are you saying I am dumb John?"

"No, I know you are not dumb, you are lazy, and you dont really care about anything beyond the most nominal of efforts."

As much as I hate to admit it, was right.
About everything as far I am concerned now.

I try not to swear profanely because it's rather unprofessional.

I keep to words like "damn" and "bloody hell"

I really should learn German curse words so I don't have to stuff it in so much though.

I try not to swear profanely because it's rather unprofessional.

I keep to words like "damn" and "bloody hell"

I really should learn German curse words so I don't have to stuff it in so much though.Here you go, hurensohn: http://www.insultmonger.com/swearing/german.htm :p

They are just fucking words you queefing ****! Why are you raising a whole fucking issue over some fucking words!

Seriously, its all about expressing somethign more harshly. Its a crude form of emphasis, and you'd get better raves if you try a bit more elaborate means. Though sometimes "Lets fuck" gets the point just as across as "Want to engage in sexual intercourse?"

Stress relief, and to indicate sever anger. That's usually why I swear, anyway.

I want someone to KNOW it when I'm good and steamed.

I wrote an essay for one of my classes on why swears are a vital part of the english language. I made the argument that they simply put strong emphasis on your emotions or whatever. I also said that people who abuse swears detract from their value. I thought it was a decent paper at the time...


Anyways, now Im rethinking all that, because that old guy ("Dad") did have a point.



Why are people offended by swears anyways? They are only words. (that was another point in my paper)

I wrote an essay for one of my classes on why swears are a vital part of the english language. I made the argument that they simply put strong emphasis on your emotions or whatever. I also said that people who abuse swears detract from their value. I thought it was a decent paper at the time...


Anyways, now Im rethinking all that, because that old guy ("Dad") did have a point.



Why are people offended by swears anyways? They are only words. (that was another point in my paper)

See that is the thing, John"Dad" never concerned himself with offending anyone--he had no fear of it, but if he offended you it wasnt going be because he sounded stupid--sorry John---ignorant. He was going to speak as intelligent and crisp and clear as any man could and if you got offended you would be a fool for being offended by the truth--he didnt find swear words offensive--he found them to be completely equal to the gibberish people sputter at babies, oh and John also convinced me to never speak to my children in baby talk--He said that is what caused that obnoxious bahbah, blanky, wahwah crap--and while I can't say he was right 100% my children developed language skills very quickly and I never spoke baby talk to them--or allowed it to be.
To John"Dad" people who swore were using gibberish because they didnt know how to speak or were too lazy to do so--just like little kids who bahbah and wahwah. They get mad and lose their language skills and throw fit uttering gibberish/swear words(see the comparision). People say "It is just words why be offended" well if it is just words why cant any of the words in the english language help you blow off steam--I mean swear words have no special conotation right?
Couldnt you shout "That hurt!!"..."My toe!!!"
"Get out of my face before I crack your skull open like a melon!!!"

Or growl out "I will follow you home and kill your mother in front of you!!!"

No swearing needed. Point made.

They are just fucking words you queefing ****! Why are you raising a whole fucking issue over some fucking words!

Seriously, its all about expressing somethign more harshly. Its a crude form of emphasis, and you'd get better raves if you try a bit more elaborate means. Though sometimes "Lets fuck" gets the point just as across as "Want to engage in sexual intercourse?"

queefing?

People also wear polyester, or pink and black together. What are you gonna do, though?

Here you go, hurensohn: http://www.insultmonger.com/swearing/german.htm :p
Wow,

everything from "I've bin sleeping with your mum" to "I'll sell you on ebay!" :D

*adds to favorites*

Why do people swear, though they know it is offensive to others?
Because I have Tourette Syndrome

I already knew all of those from my usefull german swear book, Sheisse.
Plus the pronounciation is my specialty so eat that Muttaficken!

I already knew all of those from my usefull german swear book, Sheisse.
Plus the pronounciation is my specialty so eat that Muttaficken!

Might wanna brush up on the spelling, though. :P

i mean Scheisse, and who cares how to spell muttaficken or whatever, you get the point. I know how to pronounce it.

Du kannst mich mal am arsch lecken du beschissen schweinehund

Wow,

everything from "I've bin sleeping with your mum" to "I'll sell you on ebay!" :D

*adds to favorites*The Portuguese dictionary rocks my socks, too.
I love foreign swears... I almost gave a few Somali boys at my school heart attacks when they found out that I understood them... :D

There's quite an amusing book on this very subject that was released late last year called 'Language Most Foul' by Ruth Wajnryb (a reasonably famous linguist). A good read - but good luck getting your hands on it if you're outside Australia.

People swear because they feel there's no better way to express themselves when angry, frustrated, depressed, etc.

Ex: "What the fuck?! How the fuck did I get syphils? It was probably that fucking prostitute in Mexico (I'm Mexican, so I can say that)! Son of a bitch!"

Dude ... I soooo read this topic wrong.

For some reason, I saw it as "the whole point of sewing".

I was all prepared to give a lengthy dissertation on the merits of fabric and making your own clothes, but then I saw the title as it really was and gave up the whole thing.

People swear because they feel there's no better way to express themselves when angry, frustrated, depressed, etc.


FUCK YOU!

Oh wait ... ummm ... yeah ... no ... really .... FUCK YOU ... damn ... don't know how that keeps comin' out .... what I meant to say was FUCK YOU ... oh crap ... no ... damnit! ... I'm confused ... I need help ....

Dude ... I soooo read this topic wrong.

For some reason, I saw it as "the whole point of sewing".

I was all prepared to give a lengthy dissertation on the merits of fabric and making your own clothes, but then I saw the title as it really was and gave up the whole thing.
lol that's what I read at first too. Then I re-read it and was like "oh" and went to some other thread.

Du kannst mich mal am arsch lecken du beschissener schweinehund
A Language Enthusiast, hey?

People swear because they feel there's no better way to express themselves when angry, frustrated, depressed, etc.

Ex: "What the fuck?! How the fuck did I get syphils? It was probably that fucking prostitute in Mexico (I'm Mexican, so I can say that)! Son of a bitch!"


Fuck you....ok, ok, ok, all right...UNFUCK you!! LOL!!

Actually, a lot of times, when I swear, I tend to not quite finish the swear, or alter it a little bit, so that everyone knows what I meant, but I didn't ACTUALLY swear...

For example, I say "Son of a bleach" quite often...and substitution of "freak" for "fuck" is hardly my own invention...or "friggin" instead of "fuckin" or just plain "effing." when talking about Dubya, I always call him "Son Of A Bush" and even he can't argue that he isn't a son of a Bush...though I mean something different by it, of course...

Foreign swears are good, too. I only the other day found out my mom knew "fungul" (spelling?) was f-y in Italian. We were at Bingo, and I was open on a number, and they went thru like, ten numbers without calling mine, and someone else got Bingo. So then, the very next game...first number out...was the number I was waiting for the last game...so I said "fungul." My mom bust a gut. I asked her if she knew what I'd just said...and told her it was very impolite Italian, and she said she'd already known that...but I've no idea where SHE learned it!!

Incidentally, do you know how to make a roomful of senior citizens all cuss at the same time?? Yell "Bingo!" :D

I swear to let people know that i do not only not share a viewpoint with them and ever so slightly disagree with what they said, but that i am really infuriated and that they overstepped a boundary. And when they are so anoyingly stupid and obnoxious that i just have to hammer it in by calling them windowlickers, morons, halfwits and whatnot.

Being English, I've long had an affection for that most noble and elegant of swear words, bollocks. It's the nature of the emphasis, see. You can't help but enunciate its beautiful opening: rounded, wholesome and forceful at the same time. So expressive, so versatile, so ineffably wonderful a word.

Bollocks.