In conversation with my wife this morning I used the “F…” word to describe how I felt about something we were talking about. No I didn’t use it in relation to her…that wouldn’t be cool but it made me think I don’t use a lot of profanity. Perhaps we have let profane words like the “F…” word become so common place it has lost its power to shock and surprise. Using such words should indicate disgust, displeasure, frustration…not being used as nouns or adjectives. Some bloggers and writers will use curse words like they were putting ketchup on fries or salt on popcorn. If we were more selective about how we use such words perhaps it would mean more.
Our vocabulary is full of words that can express emotions and feelings better than profanity but sometimes there is no substitute. Perhaps you have read things where the words used to blast someone or some thing were impressive and far more effective.
So, when you least expect it I will use the word itself instead of the censored version I have used in this post and that is when you know I need to get my point across.
What do you think?
The Tony Burgess Blog 
I think it still has shock value depending on the setting or scenario but I think the “f” word has definitely become more commonplace. I remember when it was considered the worst swear word, the one you never use, but now it’s casually thrown into all forms of culture and media.
I use profanity at home and sometimes with close friends but avoid it out in public or obviously in any professional setting. I try not to censor myself in my blog but curse words don’t always fit with the vibe of my writing; however, I don’t frown on those that do because everyone has their own style and means of expression. I think if that’s the word you need to express your point then that’s the word you should use.
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I agree, Tony. I don’t like to overdo it with the profanity, because if you use it every other word you just sound crude and stupid. But sometimes dropping the F bomb or the S bomb or even the MF bomb can express a strong emotion much better than “Oh, phooey” or “dangnabit.”
I wrote an article about profanity: http://luckyottershaven.com/2015/04/04/is-profanity-in-blog-rants-okay/
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I am not a prude but sometimes I don’t wanna hear a bunch of profanity. People have a choice in the words they use. Just saying.
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