Taboo Language

Why I really BLOODY love Taboo Language!

Knob. Sh*t. Crap. Son of a b*tch.

Taboo expressions are supposedly words that are considered inappropriate, especially around certain audiences such as children, and all society’s have their own selection. However, as the years progress, these words can either become more offensive and taboo, or less…

 For example, the well known, harsh swear word starting with ‘F’ wasn’t always so frowned upon. It first appeared in the 16^th century and was of Germanic origin, meaning “to strike” or “to move back and forth”. I mean, you can see why people use it as an alternative to “having sex”…right?

It can be used as an infix to emphasise something, for example “abso-f*cking-lutely” as opposed to “absolutely”-see? A much more dramatic effect.

However sometimes words can become less offensive-for example, according to Susie Dent the further South you go, the less crude the word “twat” becomes. I really love that word-there’s just something about it that makes it so RELIEVING to say. However, it’s not even that bad of a word-not even in the top 10 worse swearwords. Perhaps the Northerners need to grow a pair of bollocks.

Another good thing about the use of Taboo words in the English Language is that it actually shows signs of more intelligence despite the stigma that it makes you look thick and cheap. So for all of you out there that were slightly concerned that you had a spot of Tourette’s, this should be a great big mother*cking relief. Students at the University of Rochester quizzed 1000 people about 400 typical behaviours and found a strong like between intelligence and swearing-which makes sense as you must have a more extensive vocabulary.

And for your own entertainment, they also discovered those who are intelligent and swear also tend to walk around the house naked. I’ll let you ponder on that one.

Swearing can also be determined not just by intelligence, but also gender. Once upon a time swearing had a more masculine image, however it is now becoming more gender neutral. According to a survey, women use the f-word 546 times per million words (sh*t) and men use it 540 times. This is a big-ass dramatic change from the 1990’s when men used it 1000 times every million words and women only 167.  I guess becoming more foul-mouthed is one way for women to fight against gender norms. #feminism

But why do I, and most people around me, love swearing so much?

Well, first of all, it releases shitloads of adrenaline. Nothing quite like the excitement of calling someone a fucking c*nt is there? Don’t even try and argue with that. Scientifically proven, bitchessss.

It also relieves pain and releases tension, and it’s been said that words beginning with “f” and ending in “k” tend to be the most satisfying.

And also, it makes you more honest. Who wouldn’t want to have such a likeable quality?

In conclusion, swearing is something that should be celebrated-whether it pumps your adrenaline when exercising, gives you a sense of self motivation or just helps you to release the anger and tension inside of you, why not share it with the world?

Fan-f*cking-tastic.