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Originally Posted by Eddie Bronze
It's only bad in certain context. I bet if you tell your girl you want to ****, she's not going to say, "Stop saying that bad word."  |
Not my girl.
I liked Fraggles explanation. Really the way I look at it, why not have a few words that should only be used to shock, or under very certain circumstances? Gives those words purpose, like any other word. Language is a powerful tool, and when used correctly can have amazing results.
I'm not one to shy away from any bad talk, but I use swears very rarely myself. I find they have much more effect if youuse them sparingly. People know you're serious then. I know lots of people, and I'm sure most do, that swear so often, it doesn't mean anything. Also for a lot of people, they use them so often, it seems to make them seem less intelligent. They use 5 words as catch alls for what they are really trying to say.
I have no qualms with swearing, but I agree with keeping a few words for back pocket use. Rounds things out, makes things more colorful. Course that only works if you do use them occasionally, or else they become regular words.
Swear words cease to be swears when they become regular. Then what would we say to mention complete and utter dismay?