Did you know that the average American utters between 80-90 swear words every day? If you break it down, that’s about five swear words each hour! We won’t sum up the whole thing, but this article from Insider is incredibly fascinating. Did you know that swearing can actually be good for you?
Studies suggest that swearing can serve as a stress reliever, helping people cope with pain or frustration. Researchers have found that letting out a well-timed curse word can increase pain tolerance and even foster social bonds when used in casual, non-offensive contexts.
It turns out, a little profanity might have more power than we realize!
On the flip side, some folks try to limit their use of swear words, especially around kids or in professional settings. For them, keeping their language clean can be a source of pride or a way to maintain a positive impression.
Whether you see swearing as a harmless vent or something to be avoided, everyone seems to have their own perspective on when—and where—it’s appropriate.
Do you use swear words in your vocabulary? And if so, how often? Do you save them for moments of frustration, or do they sneak into your everyday conversations? Tell us below in today’s poll. Thanks!
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Studies have shown that people who curse are more intelligent.
Give one reference!
Like understanding when someone is kidding
This is just one of many.
Winston Churchill for another.
A quote is not a study, it’s an opinion.
Charles Manson
Here’s four:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/swearing-and-intelligence
https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/swearing
https://www.sciencealert.com/swearing-is-a-sign-of-more-intelligence-not-less-say-scientists
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S038800011400151X
The problem with these studies is that they seem to confuse fluency with intelligence. Fluency is not the same as intelligence. Intelligence involves complex cognitive skills like reasoning, problem-solving, and abstract thinking. Verbal fluency is a skill set learned and, while it can be a sign of intelligence, it is not a measure of it. I know a lot of swear words but I choose not to use them.
Studies can show anything the author desires, can’t they?
I’m with Roy. Show us the citations
I will use but limited to only the company that I know. But, more so when I’m alone and drop something or just plain screwed up.
Swearing is just one thing that the Lord delivered me from. My Grandfather always said, “swearing shows that you lack the intelligence to express yourself intelligently”.
I guess I must be the dumbest mfer in the world.
Depends on the situation. When I was young, my dad said you do not swear in the house or around women. I’m 72, so take my age into consideration. Also, speaking of consideration, know when it’s “ok” and when it’s not.
I have made it an effort to tone it down some but I do swear more than I should. I grew up with a USMC vet father who could throw out whole paragraphs and spent twenty years in the USN so I’ve had plenty of experience.
Extreme frustration equals letting the swear words out. My computer knows them all.
Intelligent?
Your damn right!
Um, it’s you’re. No more comment needed.
I never used swear words until my first summer home from college. I had a job in a steel mill and by the time labor day rolled around my “colorful” language was prolific. Not so much 55-years later except when I’m angry. I try not to be angry.
Never, never, never. Profanity is disrespectful to those who hear it, degrading to those who use it.
B.S.
Context is huge. Around kids or “sensitive” individuals I try really hard use 0 swear words. Around “mouthy” people I may use almost as many as they do. And in between I read the room and go from there.
When hammer hits thumb I may use words I have never heard before.
Anyone else having difficulty loading the poll? My language has cleaned up since retiring in 2014-I once told someone it was difficult NOT use 4 letter words when I spent my workday up to my elbows in it! DH has never used profanity we had been married 5 years & he was installing a ceiling fan when that part of the ceiling detached and fell on his head. He used a 4 letter word- which I and my children had never heard him use before. DD approached me to say “You use 4 letter words all the time but Dad’s never used 1 before. He must’ve been really upset”. In my defense my primary parent was my dad who was never afraid to call a spade a damn shovel
Hi, Mitzi. Sorry you had difficulty loading the poll. (I hope you weren’t swearing at it.🤣) More than 1,100 folks have voted in it, so it might have been something on your device interfering with it loading. Have a great day! 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
Not my idiot sob son in law
Swear word are for the weak, insecure and those with other issues.
It would seem that they are less intelligent as they definitely have a very small vocabulary.