I used that word in an answer and it came up as all asterisks. C'mon now people what is the point in censoring that word? I really want to know? Does that word really offend people? Why? There's sooo many more important ethical issues to deal with. Am I missing something here?
2007-10-06 07:17:19 · 23 answers · asked by megalomaniac 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
'bullocks' to all you people who want to remove all the old anglo-saxon words from the language. (double plus good to those of you who see the value in allowing free speech)
2007-10-06 08:42:28 · update #1
It's a Saxon word and if you're a good French racist you despise all things Saxon.
2007-10-06 07:20:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I really have no idea.
When I was a kid that was not considered to be a swear or offensive. It's weird though because I say it online but in real life I wouldn't say it in front of many people. So I guess on some level I am aware that it is offensive to some but not all.
I think it is considered a little vulgar. I wouldn't say it in front of my grandparents or people I didnt know very well but I do say it in front of close friends who's language standards I know and understand well enough to know I'm not going to offend them.
Interesting word I guess lol
2007-10-06 14:24:06 · answer #2 · answered by Peace 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is slang and just sounds horrible. If you have to ask why I would have to conclude that you have no class. Or atleast no respect for others. Would you say that word in front of your mother, your grandmother, your boss? Hopefully not. If the answer is no, then that's the answer to your question. The general population find such slang offensive. It's toilet talk. We try to teach our young children NOT to use it in public because it is inappropriate.
2007-10-06 14:47:23 · answer #3 · answered by LindaLou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a commonly used word for urination and expressing dissatisfaction. I don't know why it has been given the weight that it has here. Perhaps in other cultures it carries a naughtier or stronger meaning than it does in the U.S. and Canada.
2007-10-06 15:06:10 · answer #4 · answered by irisheyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With an abundance of words in the Dictionary, I consider it a little infantile to still be using bathroom words as adults . That being a choice, it is really up to the individual, if a bodily function word is an appropriate choice for them.
2007-10-06 14:28:12 · answer #5 · answered by pooterilgatto 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree. I love the word. I also love the c-word. I think some people need to lighten up, this is really one of the less offensive so-called 'swear' words.
2007-10-06 20:07:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a very vulgar word. I don't like it. I will use it only if someone says it and I am repeating what someone says word for word. I would rather use that person really got me upset. That person really got me angry. It makes one look like they have no couth. I know alot of people say it. It also shows that you don't use right words too or you don't have much in your volcabulary.
2007-10-06 14:28:05 · answer #7 · answered by blazek35 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ive never found it offfensive i use it all the time especially cause im from belfast, i use it in the sense of your takin the p!$ $ etc... its starting to become a normal word i guess whoever gets offended is just protecting little kids, as they have no reason to use it :D
2007-10-06 14:21:43 · answer #8 · answered by HaRRo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i have no idea man. i honestly dont know why we consider some words 'bad words'. i believe those words just show emotion when you use them. but i guess its socially unacceptable to show 'too much emotion' in public. you know what i mean?.
ha and youre hearing this from a guy who swears constantly.
2007-10-06 14:21:56 · answer #9 · answered by Something Else 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's nasty. Why not use the correct term: Urinate
Yes, it is offensive. What is the big deal? Isn't your vocabulary a bit more extensive?
2007-10-06 14:20:33 · answer #10 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋