swearing
How Will We Curse Once Everyone's Immune to 'Fuck'?
We spoke to Benjamin Bergen, an author and linguist, about what might happen if curse words stop working.
Internet Filters Tried to Get Us to Stop Swearing, But Shit Finds a Way
Online swear filters have become a lot more sophisticated in recent years, but they'll never be able to stop us from truly talking dirty.
Why Male Fighters Call Each Other Bitches
We talked to a renowned expert on swearing about the role of gender-based obscenity in fighters' trash talk.
A Canadian Professor Is Sanctioned After Asking for Free Rein to Swear in Class
Laurentian University professor Dr. Michael Persinger required students in his psychology class to sign a “statement of understanding” that lists words that could be used in class. He called it a "tremendous recruiting tool."
Cry-Baby of the Week: A Woman Called 911 Because She Didn't Like Her Chinese Food
Also this week: People are upset because they think a McDonald's Happy Meal toy is saying "fuck."
Josh Donaldson to Angels Bench: "Fuck You, Suck My Cock"
Josh Donaldson cursed like a sailor at the Angels bench and then the Blue Jays scored four runs to take the lead.
How to Speak, Drink, and Fight Like a Newfoundlander
Put a bunch of sailors on a cold rock in the middle of the ocean, make them really poor, give them lots to drink and not too many jobs, wait a few centuries, and you'll have a pretty good idea of what Newfoundland is like.
Before We Leave Every Disastrous Music Moment in 2014 Behind, Let’s Relive Them One More Time
From 50 Cent’s baseball pitch to every decision Justin Bieber made, here are some of dumbest things to happen this year.
Cry-Baby of the Week: A Guy Called the Cops Because a Stripper Wouldn't Have Sex With Him
This week: A woman called the cops because she heard someone say "fuck" and someone else called the cops because a stripper wouldn't have sex with him.
Ebat!! Russia Passes Law Banning Swearing
According to a new law, entertainers in Russia are going to have to find more polite ways to say go fuck yourself.