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10-10-2005, 04:01 PM
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Wordsmith
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curse words and america
what is with americans and there horror over curse words in ireland we say things like "how are ya, ya big boll1x"
and things like that.
where as americans wouldnt utter curse words if they had a choice!
anyone know the reason?
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10-10-2005, 04:15 PM
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Prolific Writer
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Because somebody can pop them with a shotgun at any moment.
Damn legal firearms *shakes fist*
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10-10-2005, 04:32 PM
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Wordsmith
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good point
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10-10-2005, 04:44 PM
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Prolific Writer
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Well, I dunno.
Maybe it's just not as much of conversation as over here. If you think about it, the stereotypical American is able to express their thoughts and opinions with wild arm movements, excessive enthusiasm, unneccessary bodily contact and daring vocabulary, and so they don't really need to emphasise their points with profanities.
We Brits, however, are a lot more retired (stereotypically, of course). We can't really see ourselves expressing ourselves with the near inhuman eagerness that the Yanks do, and so we need these words to get our points across.
In short, I reckon Americans simply don't need profanities - but hey, maybe an American here can comment on the matter, as I've only ever been to America once.
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10-10-2005, 05:24 PM
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apparently you haven't met the right americans.
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10-10-2005, 06:48 PM
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Ink Slinger
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Also apparently,
There are mods who don't understand Brit humour!! Oh well, bollox.
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10-10-2005, 06:54 PM
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Wordsmith
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What's with you non-Americans and your American stereotypes? It's almost as if you pull them out of another dimension.
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10-10-2005, 07:34 PM
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Yeah, and your bad british teeth. What's up with that... Eh?
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10-10-2005, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Kane
What's with you non-Americans and your American stereotypes? It's almost as if you pull them out of another dimension.
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I could say the same and worse about your British stereotypes. Methinks it's just what nations tend to do. I think the majority of people realise that Americans aren't all the way the media represents them, but enjoy the illusion nonetheless. That and you reelected that idiot.
Edit: sneaked in there and proved my point for me, Farror  |
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10-10-2005, 07:38 PM
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Ink Slinger
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I aim to please
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10-10-2005, 08:00 PM
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pliable
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Our media is more conservative than yours. Normal people swear all the time, but on TV not so much (and never in the newspaper).
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10-10-2005, 08:14 PM
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Profound Writer
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It's all generalisations anyway. Anyone who has seen Casino or Goodfellas knows that certain American's have no problems with curse words.
My issue with curse words is the league table. What's that about? Certain words being more acceptable than others. "A" words and "b" words are okay but the "f" word can cause problems and heaven's help anyone with a "c" word.
Who wrote this league table?
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10-10-2005, 08:34 PM
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Mentor
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Originally Posted by midlandsmuse
Who wrote this league table?
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George Carlin.
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10-10-2005, 08:43 PM
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Wordsmith
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Originally Posted by Pawn
I could say the same and worse about your British stereotypes. Methinks it's just what nations tend to do. I think the majority of people realise that Americans aren't all the way the media represents them, but enjoy the illusion nonetheless. That and you reelected that idiot.
Edit: sneaked in there and proved my point for me, Farror |
With the exception of bad teeth, I can't really think of any British stereotypes, and only that one because of Austin Powers... |
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10-10-2005, 08:55 PM
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pliable
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British stereotypes:
Brits are pompous assholes.
Brits are really, really white.
Brits boil everything that they eat.
Brits hate the Irish.
Brits all act very gay.
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