View Full Version : What words constitute unacceptable bad language?
Anfield Mole
12-10-06, 10:37 AM
When I was a mere kiddie, shit and fuck were punishable by being made to wash ones mouth out with a bar of soap.
As I grew older they became a part of every day lanaguage and words like twhat, kunt and dickhead replaced them.
As I grew older still these words became acceptable and now I am unsure as to what consitutes bad language. Obviously using words like ****, Yid and Coon to abuse people is not on, but what is truly bad language these days? I've started calling people 'muppet' when I want to abuse them.
Red_hot
12-10-06, 10:42 AM
Yawn. You're such a rebel Adam.
I acctually think it can be a good topic.
I'm totally amazed at the language you get sometimes these days, <irritatingpaulcoopermode>I drive a convertible</irritatingpaulcoopermode> and as a kid (I mean really young kids, barely thigh high) we'd have never even dreamed of shouting at a passing car, anyway, it usually starts as "nice car mate!" and if you ignore them, on the same breath you get sideswiped by "fuck you then!" straight afterwards. Amazing, or thres the usual comments like - "Thats my fucking car prick!" etc.
Well having a pink BMW is going to attract attention.
Shit sorry, serious forum. :o
Well having a pink BMW is going to attract attention.
Its manly black I'll hav you know. And bear in mind what section we're in here ;)
Its amazing the level of abuse that goes on from chavs when you're out on the piss too.
Red_hot
12-10-06, 10:51 AM
You just wanted to boast about your car again!
Snigger
12-10-06, 10:51 AM
is that the same as a pink oboe?
No words particularly offend me (reecism aside). But I think there is a time and a place, and amongst certain company where it should be used, and where it shouldn't. If you know what I mean. As I didn't really form that sentence very well, but couldn't be arsed to change it. Although thinking about it, in the time it has taken me to write this extra stuff, I probably could have. Never mind though eh.
Anfield Mole
12-10-06, 10:53 AM
I acctually think it can be a good topic.
As do I, hence the reason I started it.
I am genuinley interested in the evolution of our language. The fact that I am a potty mouthed **** is but a coincidence.
Snigger
12-10-06, 10:54 AM
When I was a mere kiddie, shit and fuck were punishable by being made to wash ones mouth out with a bar of soap.
As I grew older they became a part of every day lanaguage and words like twhat, kunt and dickhead replaced them.
As I grew older still these words became acceptable and now I am unsure as to what consitutes bad language. Obviously using words like ****, Yid and Coon to abuse people is not on, but what is truly bad language these days? I've started calling people 'muppet' when I want to abuse them.
Bad or foul language from my yoof is becoming more and more acceptable - blasphemy words like blimey, bloody hell etc... were frowned upon in days of old - now fuck is part of the language and you hear it at least 10 times a day.
I don't remember too many 13 year old rapists or murderers when I was a kid either - society along with the cuntry has gone to the dogs.
You just wanted to boast about your car again!
It was 10 x worse with the Lotus :p
Snigger
12-10-06, 10:59 AM
I thought we were not alowed to hijack threads in here? :eyebrow:
Red_hot
12-10-06, 11:01 AM
:handshake: No words particularly offend me (reecism aside). But I think there is a time and a place, and amongst certain company where it should be used, and where it shouldn't. If you know what I mean. As I didn't really form that sentence very well, but couldn't be arsed to change it. Although thinking about it, in the time it has taken me to write this extra stuff, I probably could have. Never mind though eh.
:handshake:
Bad or foul language from my yoof is becoming more and more acceptable - blasphemy words like blimey, bloody hell etc... were frowned upon in days of old - now fuck is part of the language and you hear it at least 10 times a day.
I don't remember too many 13 year old rapists or murderers when I was a kid either - society along with the cuntry has gone to the dogs.
I had a mate (and I use that term very loosely) who's father used to go apeshit when he said "Gordon bennet!"
When i worked in the youth club, the language there was almost unbelievable! (although secretly I used to swear back at them :D )
I seem to have an invisible switch with regards to my language, it has three settings.
1) Parents settings (including Work) - Non-swearing in the main, words like "bloody" sometimes used. I might be 29 but it still feels wrong swearing in front of them.
2) Normal Setting (including being at home with the Missus) - Some acceptable swearing - shit, bugger, bastard, occasional fuck. Nothing too potty-mouthed.
3) Out with the lads/drinking Setting - Anything goes!
Anfield Mole
12-10-06, 11:07 AM
I seem to have an invisible switch with regards to my language, it has three settings.
1) Parents settings (including Work) - Non-swearing in the main, words like "bloody" sometimes used. I might be 29 but it still feels wrong swearing in front of them.
2) Normal Setting (including being at home with the Missus) - Some acceptable swearing - shit, bugger, bastard, occasional fuck. Nothing too potty-mouthed.
3) Out with the lads/drinking Setting - Anything goes!
I also have three settings
1, Talking to the clergy my mum or elderly or juvenile relatives - no bad language whatsoever
2, Work setting (default) working as I do for an Australian boss my language can be relativley fruity. My father is a Viz reader swearing is acceptable in his presence.
3, On the lash no limits.
Red_hot
12-10-06, 11:09 AM
My mum used to say bugger, piss and shit in daily conversation but go mad if we used the word crap or fart! :confused:
alunevans
12-10-06, 11:14 AM
I had a mate (and I use that term very loosely) who's father used to go apeshit when he said "Gordon bennet!"
When i worked in the youth club, the language there was almost unbelievable! (although secretly I used to swear back at them :D )
Was Gordon Bennet his Mum's lover so it just hit a nerve with his Dad?
Snigger
12-10-06, 11:18 AM
James Gordon Bennett Jr. was born in 1841, the son of well-to-do parents; his father was editor of the New York Herald. James was an avid sportsman, interested not only in motor racing. In 1886, he initiated the first transatlantic yacht race between Sandy Hook, New Jersey/USA and the Isle of Wight. Gordon Bennett moved to Paris to represent the New York Herald in France. What's more, he proved to be an innovator: he introduced wireless telegraphy for the transmission of news as well as daily weather reports in his newspaper. Above all, however, he had an extraordinary feel for attractive newspaper topics. The colloquial expression "Gordon Bennett!" goes back to him, meaning "Good Lord!" and expressing surprise and astonishment, for instance when one opens the newspaper and reads yet another almost unbelievable story. Ironically, he never drove a car himself and never attended any of the event he sponsored. James Gordon Bennett died in 1918.
Anfield Mole
12-10-06, 11:49 AM
Didn't he play for Southampton or was that Gordon Watson?
Didn't he play for Southampton or was that Gordon Watson?
Gordon Watson. Ex Sheffield Wednesdays and Southampton. Suffered a terrible leg breaking tackle and had to retire, if I remember rightly.
Snigger
12-10-06, 12:49 PM
was heard to mutter Gordon Bennett at the time of the break?
The Glove
12-10-06, 08:05 PM
I seem to have an invisible switch with regards to my language, it has three settings.
1) Parents settings (including Work) - Non-swearing in the main, words like "bloody" sometimes used. I might be 29 but it still feels wrong swearing in front of them.
2) Normal Setting (including being at home with the Missus) - Some acceptable swearing - shit, bugger, bastard, occasional fuck. Nothing too potty-mouthed.
3) Out with the lads/drinking Setting - Anything goes!
I have 2 swear settings.
1) Parents and women in work etc
2) Everyone else.
Oh and Gordon Bennett was some sort of wild Gentleman wasnt he? Used to get up to 'japes' then other Gentry would be shocked and simply say 'Gordon Bennett!'.
And Berk is short for Berkley Hunt
I seem to have an invisible switch with regards to my language, it has three settings.
1) Parents settings (including Work) - Non-swearing in the main, words like "bloody" sometimes used. I might be 29 but it still feels wrong swearing in front of them.
2) Normal Setting (including being at home with the Missus) - Some acceptable swearing - shit, bugger, bastard, occasional fuck. Nothing too potty-mouthed.
3) Out with the lads/drinking Setting - Anything goes!
same for me aswell!
I think what you say with your mates is pretty much a free for all! we say some pretty offensive things between us, obviously none of us mean most of it but i wouldnt repeat it anywere else!
CharlieMansonsSquint
12-10-06, 08:12 PM
Nowadays?
None.
Though I don't verbally abuse people who I respect.
And not so long ago, you wouldn't hear the c word on TV, now just watch any HBO show and it's everywhere.
The worst curse words used to the blasphemous ones, like damn, blimey, jesus, etc which are now socially acceptable swears rather than the more sexual type words.
Abdul Alhazred
12-10-06, 08:59 PM
James Gordon Bennett Jr. was born in 1841, the son of well-to-do parents; his father was editor of the New York Herald. James was an avid sportsman, interested not only in motor racing. In 1886, he initiated the first transatlantic yacht race between Sandy Hook, New Jersey/USA and the Isle of Wight. Gordon Bennett moved to Paris to represent the New York Herald in France. What's more, he proved to be an innovator: he introduced wireless telegraphy for the transmission of news as well as daily weather reports in his newspaper. Above all, however, he had an extraordinary feel for attractive newspaper topics. The colloquial expression "Gordon Bennett!" goes back to him, meaning "Good Lord!" and expressing surprise and astonishment, for instance when one opens the newspaper and reads yet another almost unbelievable story. Ironically, he never drove a car himself and never attended any of the event he sponsored. James Gordon Bennett died in 1918.
Legend has it he urinated in a fireplace in front of his guests at a society party.
Splendid! :handshake:
I have 2 swear settings.
1) Parents and women in work etc
2) Everyone else.
Oh and Gordon Bennett was some sort of wild Gentleman wasnt he? Used to get up to 'japes' then other Gentry would be shocked and simply say 'Gordon Bennett!'.
Yes there was a open fire at a party and instead of going to the bogs to relieve himself, he dropped his trousers and pissed on the fire... So the story goes. Bit of a legend if you ask me.
Oh, and i don't mind any swear words.
The Glove
12-10-06, 09:55 PM
So if someone went one stage better and wanked in a pub fireplace we should all say their name then?
Snigger
13-10-06, 10:02 AM
So if someone went one stage better and wanked in a pub fireplace we should all say their name then?
Pistol Pete doesn't have the same ring to it.
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