| Re: What is a curse word? [message #292460 is a reply to message #292454] |
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| KIRBY-098 wrote on Wed, 24 October 2007 19:43 |
Swearing debases a language to a common level and just generally reduces the intelligence quotient overall in a conversation.
Perhaps it's because gutteral words that roll several meaning into one show a lack of effort at eloquence and expression or perhaps an actual provocation?
Example of lack of effort: The eskimos have many (100 or so if memory serves) ways to say "snow". It's a very specific way to talk about types of precipitation.
They could just use one slang word to refer to it, and everyone would know what they were talking about sort of. But would they properly convey the delicate beauty of a soft hard sparkly snow good for travel but lousy for tracking as opposed to a wet heavy snow that would make it difficult to travel, but great for tracking?
Example of provocation: The word "Fat". Just a word, but the connotations and social hang ups attached to it cause hurt and disgust when the word is used in certain situations. I sincerely doubt Weight Watchers describes their clients as "Fatties" and uses a better word with more respect such as "obese" or "heavy". It's a way to respect sensitivity which we should be trying to do as a species in our efforts to become more intelligent.
Language is supposed to become MORE eloquent and useful for expression as we become more knowledgeable and our society evolves. Not less, and I think that's where the rejection comes from.
It's lazy, provocative, and knocks social advancement down a peg.
It's part of the reason the British think we're warrior cavemen.
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shut up faggot
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| Re: What is a curse word? [message #292514 is a reply to message #292451] |
Wed, 24 October 2007 23:36 |
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| Ryu wrote on Wed, 24 October 2007 19:22 |
| Oblivion165 wrote on Wed, 24 October 2007 17:05 |
Wow now...your not making fun of THE South Park are you? Them's beyond fight'in words.
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Never! I <3 South Park, And that is a great quote out of the "Cartman gets tourettes" Episode!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=J_n4UZgKtek
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Ok good then....+1 written back next to your name.
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| Re: What is a curse word? [message #292541 is a reply to message #291021] |
Thu, 25 October 2007 05:33 |
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Don't insult KIRBY-098, because he is right about that question. Of course, you shouldn't use an offensive dictionary near a politician, here in Italy. Bad words made a scandal in Italian politic. Anyone was present to Beppe Grillo's V-Day here?
Bello Italiano-Good Italian
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| Re: What is a curse word? [message #292562 is a reply to message #292460] |
Thu, 25 October 2007 07:30 |
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| Rocko wrote on Wed, 24 October 2007 20:19 |
| KIRBY-098 wrote on Wed, 24 October 2007 19:43 |
It's lazy, provocative, and knocks social advancement down a peg.
It's part of the reason the British think we're warrior cavemen.
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shut up faggot
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Case in point: Caveman Rocko here has proved once again that the social intellect is a tattered ruin.
America's future never looked so bright..........
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| Re: What is a curse word? [message #292729 is a reply to message #291021] |
Thu, 25 October 2007 20:39 |
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Bitch - Female dog, I know several people who use this word legitely on a daily basis.
Damn - Condemn, "Damn you!" - (Condemn you!)
Fuck - Was used back in the day of the bow and arrow. I forget who and who, but they would cut off the middle finger of their enemies, flip them off and say "Fuck you, I can still use my bow."
Shit - S.H.I.T., Ship-High-In-Transit. This term was used on transport ships out at sea. I don't remember what for, but it had something to do with cargo and the hull of the ship.
What makes them 'curse words' are the way you use them.
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| Re: What is a curse word? [message #292736 is a reply to message #292562] |
Thu, 25 October 2007 21:41 |
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| KIRBY-098 wrote on Thu, 25 October 2007 09:30 |
| Rocko wrote on Wed, 24 October 2007 20:19 |
| KIRBY-098 wrote on Wed, 24 October 2007 19:43 |
It's lazy, provocative, and knocks social advancement down a peg.
It's part of the reason the British think we're warrior cavemen.
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shut up faggot
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Case in point: Caveman Rocko here has proved once again that the social intellect is a tattered ruin.
America's future never looked so bright..........
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I am an absolute genius not enslaved to a fictiticious book of fairy tales and magic men.
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| Re: What is a curse word? [message #292839 is a reply to message #292736] |
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| Rocko wrote on Thu, 25 October 2007 23:41 |
| KIRBY-098 wrote on Thu, 25 October 2007 09:30 |
| Rocko wrote on Wed, 24 October 2007 20:19 |
| KIRBY-098 wrote on Wed, 24 October 2007 19:43 |
It's lazy, provocative, and knocks social advancement down a peg.
It's part of the reason the British think we're warrior cavemen.
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shut up faggot
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Case in point: Caveman Rocko here has proved once again that the social intellect is a tattered ruin.
America's future never looked so bright..........
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I am an absolute genius not enslaved to a fictiticious book of fairy tales and magic men.
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Me too... these are very difficult moments in my country... we all must be well prepared.
Bello Italiano-Good Italian
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| Re: What is a curse word? [message #293102 is a reply to message #292729] |
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| Dave Anderson wrote on Thu, 25 October 2007 22:39 |
Bitch - Female dog, I know several people who use this word legitely on a daily basis.
Damn - Condemn, "Damn you!" - (Condemn you!)
Fuck - Was used back in the day of the bow and arrow. I forget who and who, but they would cut off the middle finger of their enemies, flip them off and say "Fuck you, I can still use my bow."
Shit - S.H.I.T., Ship-High-In-Transit. This term was used on transport ships out at sea. I don't remember what for, but it had something to do with cargo and the hull of the ship.
What makes them 'curse words' are the way you use them.
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I told you people about shit in the first page.
Fuck Was used back in the day of the bow and arrow. It was the British and the French. The French threatened to cut off the Englishmen's bow fingers aka the fuck you finger. So before a battle, the British would basically flick off the French to show them that they still had their bow fingers. I learned that from my 7th grade history teacher. 
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| Re: What is a curse word? [message #293245 is a reply to message #292736] |
Sat, 27 October 2007 20:27 |
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| Rocko wrote on Thu, 25 October 2007 23:41 |
| KIRBY-098 wrote on Thu, 25 October 2007 09:30 |
| Rocko wrote on Wed, 24 October 2007 20:19 |
| KIRBY-098 wrote on Wed, 24 October 2007 19:43 |
It's lazy, provocative, and knocks social advancement down a peg.
It's part of the reason the British think we're warrior cavemen.
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shut up faggot
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Case in point: Caveman Rocko here has proved once again that the social intellect is a tattered ruin.
America's future never looked so bright..........
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I am an absolute genius not enslaved to a fictiticious book of fairy tales and magic men.
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Either that, or you're enslaved to your own arrogance. Look through the bible closely, it's not that hard to try to follow in it's ways. If everyone did, then the world might be a more caring considerate place.
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| Re: What is a curse word? [message #293331 is a reply to message #291021] |
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I am opened to all religions... i don't discriminate guys like the old nazists did during World War 2. Of course, all religions don't share the same ideals, so a little conflict must be expected, but not racism.
Bello Italiano-Good Italian
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| Re: What is a curse word? [message #299109 is a reply to message #291021] |
Mon, 26 November 2007 11:28 |
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curse words are a "forbidden fruit", or something that humanity needs to stay sane. without cuse words, then some people wouldnot have the feeling of power they get from using them. in olden days "foot licker" was a bad enough insult to get a sword run through you. one get a surge of personal power from cussing.
well i had a good explaination for this, but my a.d.d. toasted it, so the concept that i see is pretty much undifinable past what i just put.
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