Is the C word that bad?

Well, Carlin always said it was one of the 7 words you can't say on television. I think it just sounds bad, like the word is not pleasant to the ears... phoenetically. That's really just my best guess though.kayn83

I love that 7 words you cant say on TV thing he does, that even went to congress apparently. I do think it doesnt exactly sound pleasant, but neither do some words for male parts.

whats the c word?canucks12792

whats the c word?canucks12792

It rhymes with runt, obviously.

[QUOTE="canucks12792"]whats the c word?tratyu92

i taught he meant the one that ryhmes with flock?

Well, I don't really censor or give nicknames to my nose, mouth, ears or rectum so I don't think that word should be tabooed. Oh yes, and what C word? I have my guesses though. CashBag

I call my rectum dudley:|

[QUOTE="CashBag"]Well, I don't really censor or give nicknames to my nose, mouth, ears or rectum so I don't think that word should be tabooed. Oh yes, and what C word? I have my guesses though. Film-Guy

I call my rectum dudley:|

Hey! That's what I call my left ball! You stole that!

In case anyone's wondering, my right ball's called Steve.

ok for those who dont know, the C word is the rude word for a certain part of a girl. Film-Guy

[QUOTE="CashBag"]Well, I don't really censor or give nicknames to my nose, mouth, ears or rectum so I don't think that word should be tabooed. Oh yes, and what C word? I have my guesses though. Film-Guy

I call my rectum dudley:|

Ah, I see. It'd be advisable to use the five letter word that starts with a 'V' or the six letter word that also starts with 'V' instead of the 'C' word then. My opinion.

Also, why do you call your rectum Dudley? :D

[QUOTE="canucks12792"]whats the c word?tratyu92

Oh I was thinking of a different word. In america we dont really use that word, its more of a british thing. Us americas just use the B word.

oo i feel so stupid now. canucks12792

I see we have another Canucks fan here :D

I don't understand it either. Personally, I don't understand why we just one day decided to make up some words and say that they are too bad to be said. Even though they all have several clean equivalents that are just words as well... Makes no sense. What is wrong with society and all their taboos?XDeSuEhTX

I've never understood swear words being bad. If every swear word has an equivalent that's acceptable for a little kid to say, then, rationally speaking, the "swear word" counterpart should be considered equally bad (that is, not at all). Crypto138

I think it's just for added emphasis. For example, these two sentences sound differently.

"She hugged him."

"She embraced him."

It's the imagery that the word invokes even though they can apply to the same situation. I will say that I think that swear word substitutes (like "What the fudge?") are rather pointless.

[QUOTE="XDeSuEhTX"]I don't understand it either. Personally, I don't understand why we just one day decided to make up some words and say that they are too bad to be said. Even though they all have several clean equivalents that are just words as well... Makes no sense. What is wrong with society and all their taboos?foxhound_fox

Never... ever, ever. Poeple are afraid of logic. Some may say if the time is right, and all the stars align... but no. Never.

[QUOTE="Crypto138"]I've never understood swear words being bad. If every swear word has an equivalent that's acceptable for a little kid to say, then, rationally speaking, the "swear word" counterpart should be considered equally bad (that is, not at all). Genetic_Code

I think it's just for added emphasis. For example, these two sentences sound differently.

"She hugged him."

"She embraced him."

It's the imagery that the word invokes even though they can apply to the same situation. I will say that I think that swear word substitutes (like "What the fudge?") are rather pointless.

I don't really see the word crap being emphasized more (or how that concept is even possible) just by using it's swear word equivalent... yeah with other words it works. Not so much with swear words.

I've never understood swear words being bad. If every swear word has an equivalent that's acceptable for a little kid to say, then, rationally speaking, the "swear word" counterpart should be considered equally bad (that is, not at all). Crypto138

Historically the word has been acceptable to use socially, but now it has taken on an offensive edge. Originally (I think) the term was used for a group of prostitues. So firstly the offensive nature of the word to a normal woman is evident.

Secondly the way the word is constructed, it is made up from a series of harsh sounds, and it is in its sharp abrupt and nature that it sounds bad. The ending in a "t" means that you almost grit your teeth when you say it, this also makes the facial expression when using the word one of mild disgust.

However, being English, and having been a student I have heard the word used in abundance, some people use it almost constantly in a jokey manner, which for me, just doesn't work, yet most others reserve it for a most offensive usage, and again the reserved nature of the word creates an almost taboo nature of its usage. The F word has long been saturated, it is used regularly in film, television and music, yet the C-word hasn't be overused in mainstream media yet, particularly in the US. So it is the almost unheard nature of the word, that makes it offensive, in the sense that people tend to not use it unless they are very angry, and so it is teh only swear word, that is in a sense still a swear word.

[QUOTE="tratyu92"][QUOTE="canucks12792"]whats the c word?Mr_Kowaski

i taught he meant the one that ryhmes with flock?

It's used as an insult.LJS9502_basic

So are many other words, it can be used in a non insultive manner. Just go to england to see that or watch alot of british comedies.

I dont see a big difference between that word and words for male genitals, I know this might turn immature and it could be locked, but I am really interested to see what you guys think. I personally dont think there are any bad words and singeling out a select few as being bad words is a bit silly. Film-Guy

there only bad words cause society says so... i have no probably with any words

i dont think its that bad.

Of course it isn't a very american term, and it doesnt bother me to hear it.

People overseas say it alot more because it is more offensive, but yeah. I have never really said the word.

I've never understood swear words being bad. If every swear word has an equivalent that's acceptable for a little kid to say, then, rationally speaking, the "swear word" counterpart should be considered equally bad (that is, not at all). Crypto138

That's modern society for you.

[QUOTE="tratyu92"][QUOTE="canucks12792"]whats the c word?Mr_Kowaski

i taught he meant the one that ryhmes with flock?

Clock?

[QUOTE="tratyu92"][QUOTE="canucks12792"]whats the c word?GTA_dude

Oh I was thinking of a different word. In america we dont really use that word, its more of a british thing. Us americas just use the B word.