July 10, 2012
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F*CK YOU.
They grow up so fast."Fuck" and "you." Two words you will never hear me say out of anger. I don't cuss. I find cussing unnecessary and fills in for the lack of words and vocabulary.
The only reason you'd ever want to cuss is because it's usually the first foreign words you learn from a friend.
This might seem to be a morally pretentious statement, but swearing only degrades an individual’s character, whether or not he or she actually does have an extensive vocabulary. Though size of vocabulary does not determine one’s ethics or morality, but what one actually says does give a clear picture of what is in “the inside.” Many feel a lesser amount of respect for those they hear throwing “f-bombs” around for fun, so I myself don’t swear.
Then you have these atomic bomb of cusses, "motherfucker" and "son of a bitch." Those are the worst. Leave my mom out of this! I don't homewreck, nor is my mother a bitch.
SPEW OUT ALL THE VULGARITIES!Once in a while, I'll drop a sugar-coated bomb like "arse," "scumbag," or "douche." But even hearing that out of me is rarer than Lindsay Lohan's leg staying shut for more than three minutes. Saving these vulgarities for the right moment makes them more impactful. If you hear me cussing, it's because I'm about to knock somebody out MMA style, or I just found out my future ex-wife is cheating on me with the pool boy.
Words have such power, enough to make you cringe. Like "penis." I can't say it without a tint of unease. Imagine my 15 year old face sitting in biology class, when the teacher asks me to read the passage about male reproduction. It was probably something like this:
I simply can't do it. You'd think that being a male who lived in New York his whole life would make me a box filled with obscenities. I dislike hearing these words, though it won't keep us from being friends if you cuss like a sailor, even before you chug that 6-pack of beer. But will I judge you with my judgy, judgmental eyes? Absolutely.
Do you cuss? What's your opinion of obscenities?
Comments (42)
Cee Lo Green is my homeboy.
Hah, you must judge me like crazy. I try not to, because yeah, it's classless. But I don't know. Sometimes, I enjoy throwing it around when I write for humor.
Cussing is a bad habit of mine and I don't know how to stop. T_T
I go through periods where I won't swear, then I start not caring and drop them left and right. It's cyclical. Speaking which, it's about tine for me to watch my mouth again.
Stop looking at me with those judging eyes.
I've had my mouth rinsed out with every soap on the market, and I still tend to slip up and curse. I try to hold my tongue, because I completely agree with you. I will say that "penis" does not bother me. I'm actually quite fond of it.
Man, I cuss a lot. I can control myself and don't cuss while on the clock or while in school, but outside of that... gah damn. You know me pretty well, and my mouth is dirtier than a pirate's. Now I'm surprised that we're such good friends. haha
I disagree. If applied correctly, cursing can be a very effective way to add emphasis to what you're saying. I think it has NOTHING to do with a lack of vocabulary. Take louie C.K. for example; obviously one of the more gifted comedians, and obviously very intelligent. He is NOTORIOUS for having a foul mouth. I think that it all depends on the person and their understanding of when and where to cuss. However, I do think there are a LOT of people who have a poor understanding of how to use it effectively.
I think you might have a point as far as real life interactions are concerned, but in writing and other forms of entertainment, cursing isn't always a bad thing.
I don't. Not normally. I don't like it when someone says "fucking" instead of fillers like "um" or "uh."
I don't cuss outwardly but I do swear a lot in my brain.
I was taught that FUCK was an acronym for "forced unlawful carnal knowledge" so I relate really terrible things to the word, and I keep a thesaurus around just for people who have a limited vocabulary. Nice Post!
Well then... fuck you.
I try to keep my cussing down to a minimum. The only times I'll cuss is when I accidentally hurt myself like stubbing my toe and shit. Oops, I said it. Or if I fuck up doing something. Oh, shit! I said a swear word. I do try. Really, I do.
I feel you man and I agree! I understand some using it some times every blue moon to stress a point or in situations of emotional distress like you mentioned. But using profanity just for the sake of it?! :/ I think a lot of it is just a fad and a bad habit than many tend to pick up and use it just to fit in with certain crowds or to look cool or to seem tough. If it's really no big deal using that kind of language on a regular basis why wont many who do use it around highly respected individuals or people of prominence?
Did you ever see that film 'Higher Learning' with Lawrence Fishburne? He had a scene where Omar Epps curses in his office and his character tells him:
"Please watch your language. Young man you have to rid yourself of this attitude that the world owes you something. You must strip yourself of that mentality. It breeds laziness. It is laziness that keeps people down in this country."
I loved his response. Awesome film btw.
@nimbusthedragon - JUDGINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!
@wallflower_12 - Swear jar! Then you can buy new sneaks!
@whotakethmycoke - ALWAYS JUDGING!
@Kellsbella - PAY-NUSSSS!
@amateurprose - Oh, I agree with you. I usually let our far more vulgarities online and through my writing, which makes it more entertaining a read.
@fLiPgUy31O - WHO ARE YOU? WHY WE BE FRIENDS?
@StupidSystemus - CLEAN MOUTH CLUB!
@MzKeekz - Ditto! *grumble grumble*
@mlbncsga - haha..now I'll definitely refrain from uttering that word!
@sonychak - I expected such a response! WELL DUCK YOU TOO!
@heart_leigh - so sirry!
@bluepillorredpill - Time to watch that film! Glad you agree, too!
Wait. Scumbag is a swear word???
Also. You say penis.... My memory of our first meeting was just you saying the word penis over and over. I had to find a translator, remember?
I don't necessarily cuss like a sailor, but during dire times when I have a lot of aggression or stress, one or two words are usually good enough to clear it. I've only been in NY for about months, and I think I'm still handling my use of cusses pretty well. My other comments and vulgarity, however, seem to teeter on the more occasional happenings. Though, it's not like every comment out of my mouth is something crude and vulgar. I do use it to make myself less serious because I've had problems in the past with being too serious about light hearted situations and ruining the mood.
So.... I curse only when under a lot of aggression (which is very rarely) and under stress (less likely), or making humorous references and jokes.
I live cursing but my wife hates it. I don't get to swear anymore coz my 2 year old heard me call another driver a 'stupid bitch'. He then muttered "yeah, stupid bitch." in agreement. My wife was really pissed at me.
wtf! swearing sounds nice.
I don't see how morals have anything to do with it really. I share all my feelings and swear words help me do it
Though, I like sexual words the best. I always call my bf a little slut, or cum licker
Though, I like sexual words the best. I always call my bf a little slut, or cum licker
I agree, the language you use says alot about your character, integrity, and intellect... not only that your self-discipline... the ability to maintain decorum and control. It means you care enough to raise yourself to a higher level and standard of behavior. I applaud you for being one of the few among many. You are raised high in my esteem just by writing this post... which I presume to be all truth.
i'm quite vulgar.
I like my technical terms labia, penis, vagina and the like. As for cussing, it has its appropriate times and places.
I rarely swear, only when I'm really mad. It is quite a turn off when I hear people swear. But I don't judge them. Everyone has their right to use whatever language they prefer.
it slips up very rarely.
but i see how it can be helpful to show anger
That one time we talked you called me the n word lol. tsk tsk. but yes I cuss a lot.
I have to hand it to you, for I take things so personally, and at my age, few people rarely add an, "I would like to," before they say those other two words. I like that we can count on you for a sense of humor, though you are too near my son's ages for some of the stuff not to fly over my head like the long ago, "Turkey Drop," all those years ago from; Was it, "Mash," or the, "WKRP," Cincinnati episodes.
Just keep that civil tongue, and the arse has many purposes, and among them is a good cleaning. Thanks for the smile.
Barb Hz, "Pinkhoneysuckle, Author The Book on Amazon
And Pinkhoneysuckle, the Bogger.
@fLiPgUy31O - I read that as "don't cuss while on the cock" and i lul'd
I don't cuss, and I don't like being around cussing though I don't say anything when people around are saying them. I probably just look incredibly uncomfortable, lol.
@CaKaLusa - If you have Netflix then - Higher Learning
Enjoy dude!
Very well put....excellent!!
Must have been something your mom drilled into you.. don't say the 'F" word. That's what my mom said.. I'm nearly 60 and I still don't use that word. It is crass and low-life, in my opinion. I would never use it in public. period.
see, now my brain is all someone is feeling a smidge SANCTIMONIOUS. i'm not feeling defensive, either, just stating a thought. i have nothing beyond that.
i'm surprised that u dont swear. ur extroverted xanga persona would lead me to think otherwise
... :/ this makes me sad. every time i cuss around you...i'll have that inner feeling of "damn...chris must be secretly glaring me down" lol
I'm like you, generally don't find it necessary. Now, if I just stubbed my toe...
CUSS YEA MUTHACUSSER
i dont like it much
its not attractive. however, i dont think shit and hell are bad words 
i find the word, shit kind of funny to an extent actually. i cant stand the f word
I never cussed until I got to my most recent job in Hong Kong where vulgarities were the norm around the office. It sort of built up while I was there but now that I'm home, I'm working to cut it out of my vocab again.
i keep swearing out of my professional life...
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