topic Re: Profanity in Among Friends

Profanity

Texasmouse — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:03:31 GMT

I don't know if I'm just becoming a "prude" in my old age or what but it seems to me that profanity is becoming more rampant both on the street and on social media. I'm concerned about my grandchildren being exposed to language at home that my children never were (because my daughters-in-law don't seem to have had the same morals instilled in them that my sons had) but I guess if they don't hear it at home, they're going to hear it and read it everywhere else anyway. I personally find the "F" word extremely offensive but am exposed to it daily, even at work. I just find it sad. Thanks for letting me rant.

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DoneTryin — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:09:28 GMT

I've noticed that the "f bomb" seems to be dropped quite casually the past few years. Hearing it still makes me cringe. I guess it's just a part of a more liberal & casual society than it was when I was a kid in the 50s.

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Texasmouse — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:14:42 GMT

@DoneTryin

Yes, "cringe" is exactly what I do when I hear it. I guess it's a deep-seated aversion because it never gets any better for me.

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catwhisperer — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:16:18 GMT

I use it on a daily basis, but only in my own home.

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StylishLady — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:20:40 GMT

More of the coarsening of our culture. We are all a bit to blame. Who didn't chuckle the first time we heard a young person in a movie use a swear word? The film and TV industry has since been sliding down that slippery slope. I hope the pendulum will swing back the other way soon. My 2¢ worth.

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YorkieonmyPillow — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:20:47 GMT

Going beyond the F bomb are the constant "Jesus Christ!"

That's especially repellent to use His name in that manner....and almost all network shows do.....I won't watch any program that does that.

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Mz iMac — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:29:36 GMT

@StylishLady

@StylishLady wrote:
Who didn't chuckle the first time we heard a young person in a movie use a swear word?

Are you old enough to remember the uproar when this was said in a movie.......?

"Frankly my dear I don't give a d@mn."

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missy1 — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:31:30 GMT

Wait until they get to school.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:33:42 GMT

Me too, @Texasmouse. It seems we have a generation of people who can only express themselves in obscenities. I find it very disturbing. I was raised in a home where nothing like that was ever said.

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sandraskates — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:40:09 GMT

Where the f-bomb really bugs me is when it's used in film dialogue in nearly every line. If it's a film I'm watching at home I'll turn it off after about 10 minutes.

Just can't take that and it seems like a cop-out if that's all the screenwriter can use for dialogue. Even in old films, the sordid characters had interesting dialogue.

Now, that's not to say that I don't throw the occasional f-bomb. But it's very occasional. Except when I'm driving.

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tansy — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:40:46 GMT

Using profanity has nothing to do with someone's morals.

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QVCkitty1 — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:43:11 GMT

I'll admit to using salty language, including thr dreaded F word. I do try to not swear in front of people who would be offended, and l certainly didn't use that language when I was at work.

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ms traditional — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:45:29 GMT

sadly this is just another sign of the deterioration of what used to be our "culture." how often do you hear elevated vocabulary? uh, never.

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SurferWife — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:45:45 GMT

It's a result of a limited vocabulary and declining virtue. I'm far from being perfect, but I do get sick of hearing people open their mouths (often in front of small children) and speak nothing but vulgarity.

I recently heard a man throw out the F Bomb in a public setting and I said to him, "bless your heart! Do you kiss your wife with that mouth?" Pure silence. It was priceless!

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sandraskates — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:50:01 GMT

@SurferWife wrote:
It's a result of a limited vocabulary and declining virtue. I'm far from being perfect, but I do get sick of hearing people open their mouths (often in front of small children) and speak nothing but vulgarity.

I recently heard a man throw out the F Bomb in a public setting and I said to him, "bless your heart! Do you kiss your wife with that mouth?" Pure silence. It was priceless!

That's pretty funny!

On the rare occasion that I hear the bomb at the ice rink I'll say, "This is a G-rated setting."

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proudlyfromNJ — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 03:01:13 GMT

@tansy wrote:
Using profanity has nothing to do with someone's morals.

Exactly. Sometimes I cannot believe what I read on these forums. There is so much judgement and hate.

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DiAnne — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 03:06:39 GMT

I think the f-word is pretty much a part of our society now. I bet some people who go on about raising their children "right and with morals" would be very surprised how they talk when not around their mothers!

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Tique — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:18:11 GMT

@SurferWife wrote:
It's a result of a limited vocabulary and declining virtue. I'm far from being perfect, but I do get sick of hearing people open their mouths (often in front of small children) and speak nothing but vulgarity.

I recently heard a man throw out the F Bomb in a public setting and I said to him, "bless your heart! Do you kiss your wife with that mouth?" Pure silence. It was priceless!

@SurferWife your remarks about people having a limited vocabulary resonated with me. When I was about 15 my Mother told me that there were many words in the English language to express any emotion I might be feeling. Her challenge to me was to use one of them rather than a profane word. It was something I took to heart and now many years later, I still try to abide by that.

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hckynut — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 03:16:18 GMT

@Texasmouse

Said it in another thread, "welcome to the 21st century". Remember the "can't hurt poor wittle babies self esteem"? Now the chickens have come back home to roost. No respect/no manners, but plenty of 4 letter words to spit out regardless of who is around.

Now it's everyone gets a trophy. Can't have baby think he/she is a loser. Good luck with your grandkids, you'll need it.Would like to think it will be different and better, but I see it getting worse before it gets better.

hnj

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sunshine45 — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 03:52:32 GMT

i own a business in an industry that is mostly men......and i hear profanity on a daily basis. i am not really one that uses too many curse words, but i think i have gotten used to hearing it. i definitely DONT agree that people who use it have a limited vocabulary.

i have recently raised three children and if you go into their high school you will hear profanity in the halls pretty frequently.