Any insights about profanity?  origins of "profane" words?  to your mind, what is profanity?
554440
profanity is really in the eye of the beholder. Like, I say the word "crap" and I think it's okay, but my sister rags on me for it. And I say "Oh my God" but other people think it's disrespectful.\nBut there are other words I find offensive. I never say "BS" because that's too close to the real word. And I don't say "PO'd" for the same reason.\nI think it's a personal conviction each person has to pray about.
1060282
watch the swearing...and why did you ask this? *confused* i thought you hated cussing. you always told me you did. *sigh*
633443
Why can't you spell simple words like 'stupid' correctly?\n  \nAnd why do some people (from the Ivy-covered walls of college profs to the ordinary man in the street) feel that criticizing others makes them somehow better than others who they aren't worthy to kiss the butts of? \n\nI think perhaps people are NOT perfect.  \n\nAMEN!!!!
727963
Profanity origniated out of religious obserance of words that were either considered blasphemy or abusive to either God or his followers. Most words are considered profane because of their abusive, or offensive nature.  Talking about hell, or damnation was considered abusive because it brought to light unplesant aspects of the afterlife.   This also applies to blasphemy or taking the Lord's name in vain, it is considered offensive by religous followers because it is a direct insulting use of their creator's name. Also sexual terms and phrases are often considered vular or taken out of context to produce an offense. Ah, who cares...here goes...I'll try to be polite...\nIt is usually their connotation that makes them profane:  \n"Taking a sh*t" is considered a vular expression because of it's content.  \n"Fu*k you" is also considered vulgar because the word "F*ck" implies sex because of it's origins and it's a no no to talk about sex in our Puritian society...Let alone use sex as an offensive remark.\nA$$hole is considered a rude word because, honestly who wants to be associated with being an anus?\nC*nt is a very taboo word because of it's vulgar reference to female genitalia, and feminist movement sees vulgar references as a means to demean and demoralize. Which is probably a very accurate ideal.\nD*ckhead also is a demeaning word.\nWell okay that's all I can think of..well actually I can think of a lot more, but I'll probably already be reported for this anyways...\nHave A Nice Day...
330391
I'm sorry, but if I was cussed in French, I would probably laugh.  I have nothing against the French, but their language is a bit to eloquent to effectively cuss someone.  That and the fact that the only French curse word is merde (sp?) which means sh*t.
528391
Although I'm a firm believer in freedom of speech I find it quite disturbing that people don't have a problem with using this word in front of anybody, at any time.\nIt negates any sign of intelligence that you would not find it in your vocabulary to communicate disgust, anger and other emotions without resorting to a word that literally means fornicate or sexual intercourse. Aren't our brains a little more evolved than that?\nIf you want to use it, you have the right, but other people have the right NOT to hear it everywhere!
463214
No, not against "profanity."  You can say whatever you want.  However, there are a collection of laws and rules that tell you when, where, how loud, and in what company you can say it.  If you are on live TV, there are different rules.  If you are in a kindergarten, other laws may apply.  If you are screaming in public, other laws may apply.\n\nAdditionally, if the "profanity" becomes "obscenity" it can be subject to legislation.  And good luck finding out what "obscenity" is (basically:  lacking in artistic, scientific, political, or other value).
1041204
I swear a lot, but lately my favorite one is "douche bag", if that counts. I also like the F word, a classic! lol\n\n** and justnanous, just because I curse a lot does NOT mean I am ignorant or have a small vocabulary! Swears are part of the English language, and in certain situations, f*ck is the most effective word to use to get your point across! Also, I have above average intellegience, but I don't want to sound stuck up or anything, so I think that just talking like a normal person, cuss words and all, helps you communicate and connect with a wider range of people!
836688
I have never heard of it before but didn't find it offencive.  Even after it was explained by someone else.\nMaybe it wasn't this word that got the response deleted but something you'd said........\nI like it.\nI think I'll use it.  lol
841852
People and governments censor words that are defamatory and/or inflammatory.\n\nThe best examples I can think of are:\nInflammatory - Shouting "Fire!" in a crowded theater could lead to a panic and many injuries.  Thus such speech is not protected.\nDefamatory - Slander and libel, having their basis in untruths, are not protected.  You can be sued for either.\nDefamatory - Hate speech has been shown to incite violence.  Therefore this is not protected as well.\n\nYou have probably noticed that some groups have taken defamatory words and "reclaimed" them to make them less powerful.  However, they only can use them on themselves - don't you try to, or it could be classified as hate speech.\n\nGood question!
641546
I applaud you for finally trying to replace the vulgar word, and with the right media, like yahoo, it could reach many in some time, but you have to be patient. On account of kids today and they're love for the N word, they will try to protect it, because Bushaka is not 'cool' yet, but you made a wise decision on spreading it in "Riker's" because most 'street/gangsta' trends came from there, so it could catch fire and blow up soon. And don't be put off, by the man who answered above me, unlike him, I read the whole article and I know that Bushaka is inclusive which means anyone can use it it actually unites better than any other word. BUSHAKA, lol
413302
I am soooo offended by this stuff...even in MY OWN HOME!!! My husband can't even say a single sentence without inserting at least 3-4 curse words sometimes!!! That is just ridiculous in my book. It's always, "Pass the Da*n potatoes", or "that supper was Fu**in fine, Baby!" I mean REALLY!!! We have kids and it's gotten way out of hand. \n\nThey think that because Daddy does it that it's OK for them to do it, they're 12 and 15. They've tried cursing at ME...that didn't go over very well or last very long!!! If he wants to talk that way at work around his buddys that's his business. BTW, it's against company policy. But, keep it there!!! He doesn't talk that way in front of HIS MOTHER!!! I am embarrassed to be around him in public these days! I think most people do it just to fit in. But, it really just makes them sound dumb. If you want to express yourself, there are plenty of words in the dictionary. The only word that I've been able to stop him from saying so much is GD. I make him put money in the 'Vacation Jar" every time and make hime say he's sorry to the whole family. \n\nAs for hearing it in public...I am most offended when I hear children cursing. I just makes me so sad. They just sound so...well...stupid... uneducated...what ever you want to call it. It just sounds bad. It's disrespectful, I don't care what anyone else thinks. Disrespectful to the people hearing it and to the people doing it. The sad part is, the people doing it don't even know how bad they sound. They actually think it makes them look better. Go figure.
690681
Someone is saying a bad word.The *****are put in  so your not really saying the bad word, eventhough everyone knows what it means. Is that what you wanted?
74727
Contrary to common notions I think that cussing at times is actually very intelligent, at least linguistically. What better way than to emphisise one's frustration, grief, surprise, happiness etc. In a manner of speaking it can be very eloquent, if not over used. There are "ok" words to use that can be more hurtful than curse words but they are not considered bad.
70848
Might wanna try growing up. Show me anywhere in the bible where it says that SH*T is a bad word. It says don't curse. To damn something is to curse it. People think that some guy invents a word and because it is vulger TO THEIR STANDARDS that it must be a sin. \n\nDude, if you think that F**K and SH*T and CO*K and PU$$Y are sins, go to college and getr educated and if you've already been to college try going to one that isn't walking hand in hand with the lord.
767774
i wouldnt consider it profanity, but slang,,,, and i guess it depends the context they are using it in would define it as really bad  slang or not,, "oh crap i hit my toe", is different then   "i have to take a crap", it does stand for shit,,, like heck stands for hell,,,,,i would discourage my child from using it,\n\nps: i think right here is a example that people dont take it too seriously, crap and hell didnt get censored, but the 4 letter word starting with a s that crap stands for , did , lol
75704
This may be a little off in terms of funny but it is funny/odd. We all have heard the "f" word before & know that the term "f... you" is commonly used as a deragatory term, right? Do you, however, know what it means or where it comes from?\n\nWell, in the past, when people would go to confession, the phrase, "For Unsanctioned Carnal Knowledge" was written into the book where you would list your sins. That phrase means for knowledge of another outside the bonds of marriage, of course. Over time, the phrase was shortened to the word that some people hurl at each other in nasty ways today. Just think, you are mad at someone & cuss at them when, in reality, you are wishing them a VERY good time!\n\nThought you all might find it comical...I know WAY too many odd tidbits of information!