2006-07-20 14:32:53 · 15 answers · asked by gingerly7 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
What the f*** do you mean?
2006-07-20 14:36:11 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a time and a place for all language. When you tail gate me or cut me off in traffic, that's the time for unleashing that stress relieving stream of obscenities that leave me feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the world.
I have tried other words, but as Lewis Black's act bears out, they are just poor substitutes for what really needs to be said.
That being said, I don't think e-mail is one of those places for foul language. Alone in my car, it's ok...out in the public space of Yahoo Answers...it's not cool or polite.
And there are so many other ways to use written language to convey your point.
And remember I'm not cussing at you...but with you! :)
2006-07-20 14:39:38 · answer #2 · answered by KERMIT M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if people feel that HAVE to use foul language for emphasis or if it's the way they LEARN to emphasize their points...through the media, music, parents, etc.
2006-07-20 14:39:34 · answer #3 · answered by adelinia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not so much for emphasis, it's more as a place holder while thinking of something to say. Example, "Oh the fn guy who..."
2006-07-20 14:37:08 · answer #4 · answered by steveed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's a way of expressing certain emotions or feelings. For example, if I shout, "Get out of my house!" it probably means I'm upset and I want the person to leave. But if I say "Get the f*ck out of my house!" it means I'm very upset and I'm also being very disrepectful. I don't think you could express certain things without using profanity sometimes.
2006-07-20 14:41:03 · answer #5 · answered by Kanayo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limited vocabulary or simply it gives their statement the proper emphasis.
2006-07-20 14:36:39 · answer #6 · answered by Ananke402 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The use of foul language has always complexed me...*sigh*
2006-07-20 14:38:03 · answer #7 · answered by Gothic Martha™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of vocabulary. They don't possess a sufficient grasp of language to truly make their point. So, they use the crutch of vulgarity.
2006-07-20 14:36:34 · answer #8 · answered by Farly the Seer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When people are extremely frustrated and angry, it's obvious in society that swearing is one of the natural reactions.
When you learn to verbally own someone without swear words, and using intelligence, then you can seriously piss them off even more. :)
2006-07-20 14:36:57 · answer #9 · answered by Adam G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They act and talk how the media tells them to talk and act. And they're to lazy to express themselves in more understandable ways.
2006-07-20 14:41:57 · answer #10 · answered by laremyz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called..
Lack of Knowledge (Ignorance)
Lack of Wisdom
Immaturity
2006-07-20 14:37:08 · answer #11 · answered by Kitten 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋