Okay, Sunday Scribblings. Today the word is Foul.
I have a foul mouth. I much prefer that term to “potty mouth”. That is a gross term in my mind, but I guess that is the point.
I have sworn most of my life. I like language and agree that swearing can be sheer laziness. Describe your feelings in some words other than just %^&* or (*$@@^&. I am thinking I can’t actually use words I normally would here, so feel free to insert your favourites.
However, for pure expressive glee, a nicely chosen phrase of 6 or 7 juicy terms is really unbeatable. And it does get your point across. Of course, if you over do it, and say fu–dge every other word, it kind of loses its meaning or effect.
Personally, I find excessive use of “golly” or “gee whiz” much more offensive to my ears than many swear words. I don’t like to hear words of any kind being used in an abusive manner, and like with a dog, tone matters. Say it in anger, be cruel, and whatever word you are using should be considered a foul one.
They say, the great almighty they, that the thing most people think before something horrible happens is “oh, shit”. I would agree with that, although a while back I got into a bad spot and I was slightly more elaborate than that. Nothing like seeing a metaphorical bullet coming straight at you and thinking “)(*@$%& %^&&&% &^” in that resigned kind of way.
Language has so many possibilities though. If you want to insult someone, be creative. Use big words. Learn another language. You can really confuse and insult someone by reaming them in a language they don’t get. They know it was bad, but have nothing to grab on to. I can swear in 4 languages. I am proud of that and as of today, can add Italian to that list.
Nothing like being worldly!
