I always seem to do these rants in pairs. Well, here's today's second article, which also happens to be the big 20.
Let's ****'n get right into it. I **** bet you'll never guess what the **** we're going to ****'n talk about!
That's ****'n right!
Profanity. I'm going to admit right here and now that upon occasion there just isn't another word quite like that one on the tip of your tongue. Still, I find it an enjoyable challenge to express myself in less crass ways. Ways that make me sound eloquent, like I have a vocabulary surpassing four-letter words.
There are many who don't feel that way, but consider this.
It really does make you sound stupid when you use obscene language in every sentence. Not only that, it's rude--like spitting tobacco into someone's face. Yeah, let's face it. It's verbal assault.
There was a time, a century back, when using profanity in front of a woman was horrible. Men refrained from crass conversation while in a woman's presence, and if they slipped, they profusely apologized. Such is not the case now. Feminists just wouldn't allow it (it seems a feminist rant is in order; it keeps coming up). But there is such a thing as restraint; as respect. If a person isn't using four-letter words, you ****'n better not, either.
An example. A while back, a man on a bike ran into our car as my sister and I were pulling into a parking space. He was definitely in the wrong (ask any witnesses), but he got to his feet screaming the f-word, demanding compensation. He scraped my car, leaving a mark on the passenger-side door. Was I screaming at him for ruining my paint job? No. Were I or my sister swearing? No. And did his language ultimately avail him? Absolutely not. We threatened to call the cops and he skedaddled away right-quick.
It is possible to experience the highs and lows of life without cussing up a storm. If it's a habit, break it. If it's for reaction's sake, bear in mind you're the one sounding like an uneducated buffoon. There are plenty of other ways to express yourself, without calling everyone else awful names. And if your intention is to offend, take some anger management classes. You flipping need help.
That was amazing :) You are hilarious! I loved the flipping at the end. That was definitely the highlight.
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