[Scott from the Left Coast]

Right. sometime after reaching adulthood, there is no longer a lot of appeal in cussing for the sake of cussing. We all agree on that...

Sounds like you haven't done enough work that you aren't trained for around the house -- plumbing repair, electrical wiring, re-roofing, siding -- that sort of thing.

Any man will tell you, each of these jobs (especially ones assigned by his wife) comes ready-made with a set number of cuss words that must be spoken before the repair can be completed.

For example, replacing a bad shut-off valve on the water intake under your kitchen sink requires 11 cuss words before it can be completed successfully.

[carton253]

LOL!

[HairOfTheDog]

Any man will tell you, each of these jobs (especially ones assigned by his wife) comes ready-made with a set number of cuss words that must be spoken before the repair can be completed.

Of course. And if one smashes a finger... all language rules for polite society are off!

[RMDupree]

What's the cuss word ratio on oil changes? ;)

[Corin Stormhands]

Any man will tell you, each of these jobs (especially ones assigned by his wife) comes ready-made with a set number of cuss words that must be spoken before the repair can be completed.

I am not a "handy man" by anyone's imagination. But for my son's sixth birthday, I decided to build him a fort in the backyard. I bought the kit from Lowes and got to work while he and the missus were visting family for Spring Break. About 3 days in, I was talking to the wife on the phone:

Mrs. Stormhands: How's it going?

Corin: Well, it's taking longer 'cause I've had to spend so much time at the library...

Mrs. Stormhands: What are you doing at the library?

Corin: Looking up new swear words. I already used all the ones I know...

[ItsOurTimeNow]

LOL...I think I exceeded my limit last week when the hot-water valve in my bathroom corroded and burst.

[SuziQ]

Any man will tell you, each of these jobs (especially ones assigned by his wife) comes ready-made with a set number of cuss words that must be spoken before the repair can be completed.

ROTFL! Oh heavens, are you SO right!!