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Title: Cursing
Post by: red on Oct 24, 2008, 04:39 PM
What's everyone's opinion on cursing?  Do you do it?  Often?  Any choice words?  Can a curse make a statement more effective, or dumb it down?  

I'm a fan of cursing here and there, but sometimes I feel like a philistine when I do.  Shit is my favourite curse word, by far.

I find it fascinating they way I cater my speech to present company, for example - I can count the number of times I've cursed in my mothers company on one hand, but when I'm out with my friends curses just seem to slip out of my mouth.  

Humour me!
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: corey on Oct 24, 2008, 04:44 PM
My mom gave up trying to keep me from cursing years ago. I don't curse in the middle of a big family event or anything, but if we're just sittin' around talking or on the phone, I usually let them fly.  :)
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: Penny Lane on Oct 24, 2008, 04:47 PM
when i was little, my mom told me that swearing hurt Jesus's feelings so i grew up thinking that...to this day i rarely (if ever) swear....a potty mouth says a lot about a person (IMO)

but if an expletive does slip out, it's normally: asshat, douche, f*cknut or packing a bowel (technically not a swear)
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: BH on Oct 24, 2008, 04:48 PM
Fuck off.


























;)
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: Crispy on Oct 24, 2008, 04:57 PM
Quotepacking a bowel
:o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: Penny Lane on Oct 24, 2008, 05:08 PM
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Quotepacking a bowel
:o :o :o :o

lol--it gets thru the work filter (dual meaning-smoking or having to go #2 at work but always having too many people around) either way, it's just not that pleasant of an expression

they don't say that in OK?
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: getinthevan on Oct 24, 2008, 05:08 PM
I used to curse a lot until I realized how unintelligent it sounded so I've drastically cut back.  I think it generally dumbs things down, but at times can be quite effective, especially when used sparingly or said in anger.

My prefered curse is goddammit.  I don't know why, it just always seems to be the first one to slip out.  
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: vespachick on Oct 24, 2008, 05:10 PM
Shit, I fucking curse all the godamn time!

I guess that says something about me. :-[
That I love to curse!!
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: mjkoehler on Oct 24, 2008, 05:14 PM
I swear like a fucking damned sailor.  ::)

I gots no prob with cursing as long as it's not overboard. Of course drop the "C" word and it's on!

Lately my favorite has been "Are you out of your fucking mind?!?!" [size=8]see current complaints for my last post there. ugh[/size]
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: Crispy on Oct 24, 2008, 05:23 PM
"You have got to be fucking kidding me!" --me, all the time
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: BH on Oct 24, 2008, 05:33 PM
I like the ones that start out bad but then turn to something more innocent.

For example, EC used to crack me up all the time her "Mother of Pearl!"
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: bearass on Oct 24, 2008, 05:40 PM
like eat shit angel?
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: bold99 on Oct 24, 2008, 05:56 PM
Fuck.  say it, it just feels good.
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: TGMC421 on Oct 24, 2008, 06:09 PM
QuoteFuck.  say it, it just feels good.

;D   I do agree
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: aMillionDreams on Oct 24, 2008, 06:40 PM
QuoteI like the ones that start out bad but then turn to something more innocent.

For example, EC used to crack me up all the time her "Mother of Pearl!"

How about Ms Yvon's "for the love of Pete!"

fuck ya , i curse.
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: megalicious on Oct 25, 2008, 11:14 AM
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqtgfjkB6Pg
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Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: Ghosts_on_TV on Oct 25, 2008, 02:03 PM
to each their own I guess. Fuck is a wonderful word though.
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: tomEisenbraun on Oct 25, 2008, 03:35 PM
I dropped it for a while dating girls who didn't care for it, but it's sort of like smoking, picked it back up on the other side.

I can dig some inventive cussin, and I definitely don't go into a situation all guns blazing throwin the effer around. Actually, I prefer not to really use that one in mixed company unless the mixed company introduces its presence. Still, though, it feels a bit brash.

That said, a good old fashioned "fuck" goes a long ways.
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: easy way on Oct 25, 2008, 10:58 PM
I rarely find the need for it, but when I do...fuckin' watch out!!!  ;)
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: weeniebeenie on Oct 26, 2008, 06:51 AM
I never curse out loud. I always feel weird when I do for some reason. I do a lot in my head though and I have no problem with others who curse.
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: FACE on Oct 26, 2008, 07:18 PM
i don't like to but recently it's been a lot of fuck's and a lot of shitheads.
i don't really like it, it does dumb things down a little.
people make fun of me for saying "son of a biscuit" all the time, but WHATEVER. jerks.
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: red on Nov 10, 2008, 08:38 PM
The Wire's influence on me runs deep, it's even affected my cursing...

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ehWPCI3E_s&feature=related[/media]
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: dragonboy on Nov 10, 2008, 08:40 PM
Sen. Clay Davis' Shiiiiiyeeeeeeeeeet!!! is classic  ;D
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: the_wizzard on Nov 10, 2008, 08:58 PM

Gotta love the many uses of Fuck....
(thanks Monty Python  ;))
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26UA578yQ5g[/media]
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: Evening Rebel on Nov 10, 2008, 11:15 PM
Nuff' said Wiz. Fucking on point.
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: purvis9876 on Nov 11, 2008, 03:32 PM
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Gotta love the many uses of Fuck....
(thanks Monty Python  ;))
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26UA578yQ5g[/media]

;D ;D
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: red on Feb 06, 2009, 07:43 PM
Obama curses like a pro.   ;D

http://www.aprilwinchell.com/wp-content/cache/supercache/www.aprilwinchell.com/2009/02/05/barack-obama-is-tired-of-your-motherfucking-shit//index.html
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: meggha on Feb 06, 2009, 07:58 PM
George Carlin, the king of 'cursing.'
That was a great tribute to him the other night on TV, anyone else see it?
I love cursing. I actually curse a lot in daily conversation (apparently a masculine way of speech, what BULLSHIT--my favorite curseword). I even curse when speaking with my parents and I don't care because if they ever had a problem with it, I would just recall every time they said those words when I was a kid, and I would also quote some Tom Tom Club: "What are words worth?..." I mean, really, what's in a fucking name? Signifiers are just signifiers, nothing more or less.
But my parents are super-cool, and they never care when I curse. My mom loves Shakespeare, and my dad loves nihilism and absurdity, so curse-words are pretty great things to them.....
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: jones on Feb 06, 2009, 09:28 PM
  I currently only curse when I'm super-pissed, but I used to like it was my job.  Now I have a two-year old and a ten month old... good thing I gave it up.  They repeat and remember everything (although the baby can't speak yet; she pays very close attention and is obviously filing things away for later use)!

 I also used to smoke cigs and now the smell is so bad to me.  Now I see cursing in a similar light...

 I now prefer 'What the french, toast!?'

 
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: Isobella on Feb 07, 2009, 05:57 AM
Jesus Fucking Christ is one of my favs
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: st. john on Feb 07, 2009, 11:35 AM
meggha

dream and cool parents. whatever next ? sock it to em.
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: searchinbig on Feb 07, 2009, 11:57 AM

Can't control it, never could, never will.



Fuck it.  [smiley=evil.gif]
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: Janet on Feb 07, 2009, 12:16 PM
QuoteObama curses like a pro.   ;D

http://www.aprilwinchell.com/wp-content/cache/supercache/www.aprilwinchell.com/2009/02/05/barack-obama-is-tired-of-your-motherfucking-shit//index.html


Awesome!
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: ALady on Feb 07, 2009, 02:49 PM
Quotei don't like to but recently it's been a lot of fuck's and a lot of shitheads.
i don't really like it, it does dumb things down a little.
people make fun of me for saying "son of a biscuit" all the time, but WHATEVER. jerks.

I looove "son of a biscuit".     ;D

I don't use it often, but I think a well-placed f-bomb can be pretty effective.  You need to know your audience, though.

I like the Christ variants - Christ on a bike, Christ on a cracker, etc.
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: goose on Feb 07, 2009, 07:02 PM
I curse.  I worked in a factory for about 9 years with some individuals that were not really intelligent.  I sometimes had to cuss to speak their language.  don't get me wrong, that was two years ago and I still let them fly all the time
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: jones on Feb 07, 2009, 07:08 PM
I also think that it 'dumbs it down a bit'.  I especially dislike hearing a girl with an excessive potty-mouth. I mean, guys are just generally the crude ones...
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: TEO on Feb 08, 2009, 01:37 PM
WHAT IN THE FUCKING GOD-DAMN HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!!!??? I wouldn't even think of fucking cursing...
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: meggha on Feb 08, 2009, 05:07 PM
woohoo for girls with potty-mouths! that's what i am. i don't give a flying fucking SHIT.
shit fuck piss cunt dickhead motherfucking bitch asshole bullshit.
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: mjkoehler on Feb 08, 2009, 05:29 PM
Quotewoohoo for girls with potty-mouths! that's what i am. i don't give a flying fucking SHIT.
shit fuck piss cunt dickhead motherfucking bitch asshole bullshit.
[smiley=thumbsup.gif]

I'm pretty much a vulgarian, but my former Director at work makes me blush. She curses worse then a sailor. Scary actually.
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: Paulie Walnuts on Feb 10, 2009, 06:58 AM
Quotewoohoo for girls with potty-mouths! that's what i am. i don't give a flying fucking SHIT.
shit fuck piss cunt dickhead motherfucking bitch asshole bullshit.

I think that has to be pretty much my favourite post of all time  ;D

I really don't understand how some people can say that they don't have a problem with swearing, except for the word "cunt". Why? They are all just words, and all words have their uses in the right context.

Me and my colleagues call each other cunts all the time.....it's almost a term of endearment!

And it's bullshit when men frown upon women using the word as if it should be reserved for male company. Cunts!

I work with a girl who uses it and she's hilarious. All Deadwood fans will know that it was a word used much more frequently in those days by men and women. Bring it back I say!
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: Love Dogg on Feb 10, 2009, 10:26 AM
I think cursing should only be used to show emphasis.  I can curse in my grandmother's presence as long as I do it tastefully.  "Jeremy is the biggest asshole I know."  Some people might think that I could have done without it, but when it comes to Jeremy, I need to prove my point.  "Jeremy is the biggest butthole..." and "Jeremy is not a fine person..." don't have the integrity and punction that is needed for a statement this grand.  However, to say, "Jeremy is the biggest god damn, mother fucking asshole I know," would be a little too much and most likely gradnmother would think less about Jeremy being an asshole, and more about how you can't respect her enough to only use one curse word in her presence...and occasionally at that; therefor removing your name from the will and giving it all to that asshole, Jeremy.

God damn it and Fuck are both great words, but once again should be used with caution, and only around people who will not be offended...unless of course that is the whole point.
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: searchinbig on Feb 10, 2009, 10:59 AM
QuoteI think cursing should only be used to show emphasis.  I can curse in my grandmother's presence as long as I do it tastefully.  "Jeremy is the biggest asshole I know."  Some people might think that I could have done without it, but when it comes to Jeremy, I need to prove my point.  "Jeremy is the biggest butthole..." and "Jeremy is not a fine person..." don't have the integrity and punction that is needed for a statement this grand.  However, to say, "Jeremy is the biggest god damn, mother fucking asshole I know," would be a little too much and most likely gradnmother would think less about Jeremy being an asshole, and more about how you can't respect her enough to only use one curse word in her presence...and occasionally at that; therefor removing your name from the will and giving it all to that asshole, Jeremy.

God damn it and Fuck are both great words, but once again should be used with caution, and only around people who will not be offended...unless of course that is the whole point.

That is funny. I can't help but hear the late great George Carlin saying exactly these words on stage. Picture what you have written and put George's voice to it!
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: Sassbox on Feb 10, 2009, 01:20 PM
I curse occasionally...never use "Christ"...and am partial to "for corn's sake!" and "Mother Fletcher!"
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: Love Dogg on Feb 10, 2009, 02:01 PM
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QuoteI think cursing should only be used to show emphasis.  I can curse in my grandmother's presence as long as I do it tastefully.  "Jeremy is the biggest asshole I know."  Some people might think that I could have done without it, but when it comes to Jeremy, I need to prove my point.  "Jeremy is the biggest butthole..." and "Jeremy is not a fine person..." don't have the integrity and punction that is needed for a statement this grand.  However, to say, "Jeremy is the biggest god damn, mother fucking asshole I know," would be a little too much and most likely gradnmother would think less about Jeremy being an asshole, and more about how you can't respect her enough to only use one curse word in her presence...and occasionally at that; therefor removing your name from the will and giving it all to that asshole, Jeremy.

God damn it and Fuck are both great words, but once again should be used with caution, and only around people who will not be offended...unless of course that is the whole point.

That is funny. I can't help but hear the late great George Carlin saying exactly these words on stage. Picture what you have written and put George's voice to it!

Thanks, big...I'll take that as a compliment.
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: ALady on Feb 10, 2009, 02:04 PM
QuoteI curse occasionally...never use "Christ"...and am
partial to "for corn's sake!" and "Mother Fletcher!"

I think the "Christ" variants are a Catholic thing...I also enjoy "Jeezy Creezy" and the like.

That chick on "Rock of Love Bus" needs to stop trying to make "What the French?" happen.
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: Sassbox on Feb 10, 2009, 02:27 PM
Yup...Catholic here.  Come to think of it, I should probably stop using "jeez", too.  Although a friend recently tried to rationalize its use by claiming it's Latin for "crap".  LOL.

Someone used "f*cksticks" the other day and that one had me laughing.  Bad girl.
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: Taterbug on Feb 10, 2009, 05:11 PM
I can have pretty foul language at times. I am good at turning it on and off.  My wife NEVER swears, instead of saying shit she says sugar Molasses. There are 2 things I have never heard my wife do in 22 years and that is swear and fart.  Me on the other hand, when we were dating  I lit a fart in front of her cuz she said it couldn't be done. I think that was the only time I was ever right :)...
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: meggha on Feb 10, 2009, 05:31 PM
fucking jesus h. christ!

wooow woo woo
Title: Re: Cursing
Post by: jones on Feb 10, 2009, 09:17 PM
QuoteYup...Catholic here.  Come to think of it, I should probably stop using "jeez", too.  Although a friend recently tried to rationalize its use by claiming it's Latin for "crap".  LOL.

Someone used "f*cksticks" the other day and that one had me laughing.  Bad girl.

Another Catholic here... I have heard 'Cheese And Rice' a few times.