OT: Profanity.....a poll
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My grandma...used to cuss up a storm! She would make up some saying that would make a sailor cringe! Growing up....the "F" word or some derivative was used more than some people's names in my grandma's home. Looking back, I know that most of it was a her way of protecting herself...intimidate....or express deep emotion...no matter if it was happiness, anger or sadness.
During the normal course of my day....I try very hard not to use profanity... .especially around my kids. However....those words are planted forever in my mind.....and when I get angry..sometimes they will slip out. I always regret it. I use more profanity on here because it feels very freeing to be able to just say what's in my mind. Out here IRL....its best not to say whats necessarily on ones mind...less you want locked up or put in a straight jacket...LOL!
My oldest daughter used the word "freak" a couple of times until I put a stop to it....realized in the context she was using one time that she really wanted to say the "F" word. She told her little sister to shut the freak up! She's in middle school so he has heard quite a bit of cussing at recess too...in addition to the ones that might slip out here at home....between me and her grandma...who inherited her mother's gift for swearing. In other words, I am sure she has a nice little arsenal of swear words. She told me one of her class mates calls people this one cuss word that basically means the fart that comes out the front of a woman....I forgot the word....BUT you see they are coming up with their own vocabulary that includes NEW fangled cuss words...SMDH...how on earth are we going to know what they are talkin bout?.... I am not there...so I am sure that mine is participating too and not just listening
I watch for her slip ups. I actually told her that its okay to use profanity...as long as you keep it in your head. Every now and then when I know that I have said or done something that made her mad....I will say,....."I heard what you just called me!".... pretending that I could hear her calling me the "B" word or something else in her mind...LOL! When she starts laughing out loud.....I know that I was right on!! I tell her that I don't like to be the "B" but I will be one to protect my own.... She's 12 so the last few months have been pretty rocky since her hormones have been all out of wack...here lately though I think shes starting to get it....my approach has been different though...I'll spare you the rest of the details on that....for now.... She's not perfect...what kids is...but she's a good kid....honor roll...and playing her violin in the orchestra's concert tonight. I am proud of her. Now...on to the purpose of this post....a poll. How often do you use profanity IRL? Do you have substitute words for profane words? An ex employee of mine would say, "Oh Gravy!!!" when ever she would get mad or was caught by surprise. I thought this was the cutest thing. It got the trick done but was not offensive in the least to any one. If you do use profanity on a regular IRL...why? No judgments here....I just thought it might make an interesting discussion.
Mofo - No one can use this like MM though - I giggle everytime I read her post using this one
Biotch - Classic
Ninja - Dbl_Aa turned me on to this one - love it!
Hoes - It's just so easy to let that one fly at times!
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Of course, I immediately ask for forgiveness after spewing such venom! - ......
@ Of course, I immediately ask for forgiveness after spewing such venom! - ......It feels good at the time....though...don't it...
Thanks for jumping in J!
I only use profanity whenever I am speaking or thinking. 
I hold back if I expect someone would take offense and I choose not to offend. Otherwise its open season any time. Of course I use common sense given the situation. Profanity gets it all out of my system so I can move on.
I think the word your daughter was speaking of may be queef (sp?), the female fart from the personal regions. Commonly used on sophomoric programs like South Park.
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@ I only use profanity whenever I am speaking or thinking. OMG stop...help me Lawd!!!!...glad I was not drinking anything when I read that line.
I think the word your daughter was speaking of may be queef (sp?),
Yes..that's it...Gurl.......SouthPark eh?? Unhuh...I have caught her trying to peep that show. I know it has a lot of adult content so I had restricted it.... I tell you ...have to grow some eyes in the back of my head to keep up with these kids these days.
ETA: I might have to watch it with her ...and talk it out...heck they are going to get exposed one way or another.
on 5/26/10 2:12 am
Anyone that has been around this board long enough and knows me IRL knows that my cuss word of choice is DAMN, DAM, DAMIT, I just pick the one that best fits the situation.
I don't know why I say dam, I guess becuase it doesn't really feel like a cuss cuss like **** or **** or something. LOL.
When I was young I use to cuss like a sailor, now I barely swear at all except for on here and when I do cuss out loud it's usually Dam.
when I read the entries...especially the first one. I am sure you would think up a harsher word then DAM, DAMMIT or DAMN! If the 1st entry applied to you. I got the funniest visual based on everything I know about you from being on this site..... all I can say is HE had a thoroughly kicked ass! 
The people that post to the Urban Dictionary are wacked...and I don't know what to say about those that go over there looking for definitions for kicks and giggles.
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usually used when something doesnt go the way you wanted it to... i ****** a man... DAMMIT! by krnidiot Oct 15, 2002 share this |
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Contraction of damn it. Most often it is used when someone is generally pissed off at everything, it's worse than just saying the words separately. The man almost got run over by a car, got into a fight with a trucker, broke up with his girlfriend, got fired, got arrested, got drunk, crashed his car, locked himself out of his house, and tried to climb in the window but fell off and broke his leg. When it started to rain, the man said DAMMIT! by [ - stacys mom - ] Oct 18, 2003 share this |
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1. Something Jack Bauer says alot. 1. Jack: "Chloe I need you to track the suspects car via satellite."
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Dammit! I lost a dammit!
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When the guess outlet store does not accept your guess-list card Person 1- "Sorry sir, we do not accept guess list cards at the outlet store"
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The greatest name for a dog in the world. Dammit go get the ******g papper
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The best Blink 182 song and maybe the best punk song of all time. Well I guess this is growing up! by Terry Apr 14, 2004 share this |
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on 5/26/10 3:04 am, edited 5/26/10 3:09 am
usually used when something doesnt go the way you wanted it to...
i ****** a man... DAMMIT!
I almost swallowed my dam tounge when I saw the way that was used in a sentence. See that word is perfect for me.
Here is the adjustments I made to that sentence.
DAMMIT!!! I ****** A ******G MAN. **** i'm gonna be sick.
I will say though that it's usually when I'm feeling a bit upset, offended, disgusted or passionate about something that I do the most cursing. Otherwise I usually use calm, clean language in common conversation. Depending on who I'm speaking to (ie potential suitor) if I am irritated hell becomes heck, damn becomes dogone etc. I wait till he really likes me to cuss the dickhead out.
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