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by The Chief on July 24th, 2008
What's with all this "restrooms" and "bathrooms" when they really mean "toilet"? Is "toilet" considered a rude word on AB?
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can i coin the term "atheistaphobe "?
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Name something that starts with the word birth?
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I just figure, how is it that shit became the bad word and not poop or crap or dung since they DO mean the same exact thing. If I say I have to take a crap, or I have to take a poop, or I have to take a shit, its all the same and leaves the same impression on the listener as to what I have to do lol, no matter which of those words I use.
by caffey4 on July 24th, 2008
Same thing with fuck, and have sex. The same picture comes into mind anyways so why is one bad and the other not, or dick and penis. We still get the same image of male genitalia in our mind regardless of using cock, dick, or wee wee lol
by caffey4 on July 24th, 2008
Wellll...
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The bottom line meaning might be the same (i.e. 'fuck' and 'make love') for the physical action, like this current example I'm using. BUT, the underlying MEANING and UNDERTONES convey our emotional felings as well.
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If I were to tell my wife I want to fuck her, then the meaning becomes an indication of 'raw, hot, lusty' sex or 'down and dirty' or maybe 'quick' sex.
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If I were to tell my wife I want to make love to her, then the meaning becomes more 'intimate, sensual, and tender' and 'romantic'.
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Intercourse is still intercourse, but the implications behind HOW and WHAT you're going to do and WHY you're doing it give it an entirely different meaning.
by The Chief on July 24th, 2008
AND, if you really don't think there's a difference in implied meanings, then feel free to refer to your penis as a "wee wee" whenever it comes up in discussions and watch the reactions!
by The Chief on July 24th, 2008
Oh I completely understand what you are saying, especially about the sex and implied meanings. But how does that apply to shit,poop,crap? I dont think shit is a bad word at all. Same thing with ass, I think kids should be able to say ass, its not a bad word at all. I dont know, but i do agree about the sex/intercourse/fuck/make love argument
by caffey4 on July 24th, 2008
Again, it's as much a regional thing as personal.
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For example, if I were to say "poop" when I was angry, my children would understand I was angry and my wife would understand that there is a level of frustration there that caused me to say "poop" but that I really wanted to say "shit". Out of respect for those around me, I used "poop" because in the company of my children (and most polite company) it would be generally less offensive.
by The Chief on July 24th, 2008
If I were to say "shit" in the same circumstances, then the implied meaning behind my exclaimation has now reached a level where my concern for who is around me has essentially dropped to nothing as at this point my anger has overcome my sense of decorum. Again, my children would REALLY take notice of this, because it's a rarely used curse word for me and my wife's level of concern has now become elevated as well because she knows something serious is up.
by The Chief on July 24th, 2008
Our routine use of words, especially those we consider socially unacceptable, determines their impact as much as their origins.
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If you were a person who rarely used the words shit, crap, and instead used "poop" or "potty", or "bathroom", or something similar as most people do around children or polite company, then when you DO use it there will be an implied sense of urgency that people will immediately understand.
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In this instance, if you say "Man, I've got to take a shit!", there is a MUCH greater sense of urgency than if you said "I've got to go to the bathroom".
by The Chief on July 24th, 2008
Using curse words in your common, everyday language desinsitizes you and people around you to much of their underlying meanings.
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It also is considered crude, rude, and impolite...an indication of disrespect for those around you.
by The Chief on July 24th, 2008
You must be some english major or something because all the points that you bring up are very well put. I like the responses, thanks so much.
by caffey4 on July 24th, 2008
As for ass, this refers to a donkey. It may also refer to a persons butt, or a rude, dumb, ignorant, stubborn or uncouth person in general. Using 'ass' as a descriptor for people elicits rude meanings that are NOT considered polite, whether refering to a person's butt or to the person themselves.
And remember, just because YOU don't think it's an offensive word doesn't mean OTHERS think likewise. You and I rarely get the opportunity to create a word and define it's sole purpose for use in the common language. We deal with the existing language as it is and go with the flow as contexts and definitions shift and change around us.
by The Chief on July 24th, 2008
Now THERE is a comment my wife would laugh her, er, 'butt' off at!
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In fact, her and her family would get a kick out of this whole discussion, now that you point it out! They are ALWAYS hamering me for my use of the English language, whether grammar, pronunciation, or what!
I'm most definately NOT an English major! I specialize in electrical engineering as applied towards operation, maintainance, and repair of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants! But language, grammar, and definitions are very important in the field, let me assure you!
by The Chief on July 24th, 2008
Currently, my wife's biggest gripe is this phrase from me:
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"Go out in the kitchen and get me a paper towel, please."
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Her: "Which is it, 'go out' or 'go in'? It can't be both."
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Me: "Yes it can. Go out of here and into the kitchen and get me a paper towel, please."
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Her: "Grrrrrr...."
by The Chief on July 24th, 2008
Me: "Get over it. That's the way I was raised. I say 'you all', your Mom says 'y'all'. Same difference."
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Her: "So is it the 'same' or is it 'different'?"
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Me: "Either or. I say 'potato' your Dad says 'taters'."
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Her: "Grrrrrrr......"
by The Chief on July 24th, 2008
And so it goes!
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by The Chief on July 24th, 2008
LOL, nice, that is too funny. Naval Nuclear Propulsion PLants huh...I am just an accountant, I only like numbers lol, words dont matter to me too much in my profession. All of our terminology and reports are all standardized, and we dont have to think to much about language really. lol.
by caffey4 on July 24th, 2008
I hear you!
by The Chief on July 24th, 2008