“People who rarely use the F word will when they are upset or pissed off. It’s a good way to know when the person is seriously mad.”
General George Patton, known for his colorful language, was once asked why he cursed as he did.
He answered that he wanted his men to remember what he said “and when it’s really important I give it to them double hard and double dirty, that way they never forget.”
Rough language is a tool. A verbal finger in the chest or slap to the face.
Sadly it is becoming too commonplace.
Excellent Point! I actually read some leftist talking point about how "smart people" cuss more than less intelligent people. Of course their point was leftists cuss more because leftists are more intelligent.
Of course the entire premise is all BS. Intelligence has nothing to do with why some cuss more than others but they had to find a reason to cover for their constant use of the F bomb without trying to drive a point home. I personally see it as being lazy. Rather than using the English language and normal words available which can require some effort; they're lazy and just use the F bomb as filler. They probably think it makes them look cool too.
Used sparingly and with purpose is not something I have any problem with. Every other word coming out being F this or F'ing that is just plain lazy IMHO. I had a good friend who was terrible about this so after some cajoling (by all his friends) he finally made an effort to use it less and less until he could be brought into mixed company in public. It did take effort though.
Thanks for the good reply.