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My son is 13 and changes the spelling/pronunciation of curse words so he can get away with saying them in public – “frucka”, “beechees”, “dummit”, etc.
I like it, and hope he uses those words everywhere he goes.
I had to do the same thing (years ago) once I graduated from college and got a job working with kids… you learn the value of self-editing REALLY quick.
I don’t work with kids anymore, but now I have a 2-year-old nephew who repeats anything anybody says… so same thing.
I hit my fribbin’ finger with a fargin’ hammer! Gorramit!
To be honest, I would find it more concerning if a kid memorised these “placeholders” instead of real words.
But them I’m a big fan of intelligent/creative (!) swearing.
one of my Facebook “friends” just puts random curse words as his status, with no real sentence structure, it’s so stupid!
BTW, I’m 14, he’s 13 (I think).
I unfriended him.
Truest graphjam I’ve seen.
Amen.
I thing that people don’t really start untill they’re teenagers, and it peaks in high school and gradually fades away.
No effin’ wai ;p
How is cursing or saying “f*ck you!” “b*tch!” “son of a b*tch!” mature??! O_O
For me, it should be how rude/often they curse, because a 12 years old cursing IS NOT mature…
You missed that ‘believed maturity’ part, right?
Teenagers totally believe they’re being grown-up and cool if they curse more.
That doesn’t mean that they ARE being mature, grown-up OR cool.
Unless they manage to string the curses together vibrantly. I’ll applaud them for that.;)
Hey there, no need to lump all of us teenagers together. I’m a teen, but I *somehow* manage to get my point across without swearing.
I personally pity people who result to cursing.
It just shows their lack of immagination in comming up with creative ways to insult people.
But that’s just my opinion.
This is clearly for the non-military sector… unfortunately, my family reunions are filled with bitter old men who would flatline the chart at the top, not the bottom.
It still fits the graph. Those men are not cursing to up their ‘believed maturity’. It is just part of their life.
so, sometime in your 30s, do you pass back through that “I’m telling mommy” phase?
Yeah, it’s yet another sad example of a graph type FAIL.
When my mother was 30, you bet she’d tell some little guy’s mommy if he cursed!
Yes. A wife with an axe to grind will most definitely will tell your mommy.
I don’t see what the big deal about using “curse” words are. They’re just words. What if “bitch” means “flower” to me? I give this graph a big fat FAIL. Come on people get over yourselves.
This is possibly the dumbest argument against(or for?) cursing that I have ever heard. And I have heard many from my students. The curse is in the mouth of the speaker, to paraphrase.
Couldn’t agree more with you Shaggy Marlin.
Agreed. It’s all just words. I’m not going to stoop to using stupid baby words to express myself. Of course, there’s a time and place for everything, but I won’t fault anyone for cursing whenever they want to.
Look at this from my perspective. A representative for the state’s standardized test comes to your school to offer a few last minute tips, and the first word he hears is the f-bomb. Tell me that wouldn’t embarrass you.
it’s all just words you say? well then don’t say them
You use them because others use them, they don’t have any real meaning behind them unless you think they do. If I went up to a person who had never heard the English words for them they would never know. It really just starts to sound unintelligent when you use them. Esp. when you use them every other word.
Of course that isn’t to say I don’t occasionally cuss, because we all do.
Words are meant to express meanings, if everyone just switched meanings of words to feel special no one would understand each other, and “curse” words usually inspire anger fights and hurt feelings blah blah blah, tis why parents don’t want kids to use them ect, your argument is invalid you stupid flower. if i was 6 or 30 i’d tell ur mommy shes a big fat FAIL for having you.
ʇnɥʍlʍɐl FTW!
Evidently the maker of the graph has just turned 23…
Not just military…attorneys. Constantly. And our staff. Accountants/financiers, etc., too. I think that generally, any job that is stressful and involves no children, elderly, etc. is probably one where cussing is highly acceptable and common place – as long as it’s not a slur against someone or a certain type of person. Plus, sometimes it’s a learned thing…where you’re at the point that it’s not premeditated.
I know that for me personally, “GD’s” (if you will) come out without any premeditated thought.
Yeah, try working for the state without cursing! Lol. “GD” is one of my all-time, personal favorites, as well.
Cursing in an adult environment doesn’t count! :’-(
Not exactly true…..when you hear 70+ year old cursing it’s also uber-cool
No fair, I’m 18 and I think swearing is offensive and a sure sign of limited vocabulary…I mean if people are saying the F-word for every other word in a sentence, it kinda shows how many words they know, right?
Not really. I like to think I have a considerably large vocabulary so sometimes I cuss like the sailor I used to be just to piss people off. It gives me lulz.
This graph represents the average person. You’re what we’d call an outlier. Glad to see there’s more than one.
Asshole
I’m 11, and we dont give a crap about cussing, your information is a failure.
Hence, your decision to call the poster an Asshole? Case in point.
All I have to say about this chart is amen!
I hate people who swear for no real reason except that they think it’s cool. If you’re really angry I can understand; if you are talking about your math test or your sandwich you don’t need to swear.
Cradden schnikey bejeebers people!
swearing = cool
cool = girls like you
girls like you = sex
iow swearing=sex?
(Reads your comment and smiles)
Who can argue with that logic…but yeah, the sad thing for me (i.e. person who doesn’t appreciate swearing) –you’re probably right.
Lemme guess; you’re 11, right? Probably just had “The Talk.”
“Watch your language, Ronnie”
“My language is English, bitch”
23-year olds say “I’m telling your mommy?” when their friends curse?
Then there are those of us who just think “who cares? it’s just another word.”
That x-axis is horrible btw.
Wait…this graph contradicts itself. At 70+, the rating is “shut up, you sound like a 12-year-old”, yet 11-22 is rated as “OMG Hardcore!”, so sounding like a 12-year-old would make you hardcore? O_o
No, it’s saying 11 to 22-year-olds THINK swearing is hardcore.
Why is there a distinction between 23-72 and then 72+ when they’re at the same level?
Because I had an extra slot and couldn’t figure out how to delete it. ‘:-/
How often to people really reserve curse words for when they are extremely angry or distressed? It seems like its most often used to replace the word “um” in college and high school students.
Then maybe the actual issue is not young persons use of “curse words,” but rather their inability to speak clearly and articulately without vocalized pauses.
I was the coolest kid at my school and I never swore.
Not sure if that was a good or bad thing now looking back (
Trust me: It’s a good thing.
Oh please, curse words are no different from normal words. I’m sure way2odd expresses him/herself when they’ve stubbed their toe with “Oh, blueberries!” just so they can convey how beyond the immature act of using ‘bad words’ they are. Congratulations on you’re astounding maturity, it’s so impressive.
Oh buttons!
Not quite. I myself am guilty of the occasional fowl word. This graph is for the common use of swear words. I, however, try to use them sparingly. I find that in normally watching my tongue, the world seems to come to a halt that one time I do curse. I find refraining from cursing not mature, but a common courtesy.
P.S. “Oh, blueberries?” Polite is one thing, but that’s plain unmanly!
So you’re 12?
How is it any better to use words like gosh darnit if you have the same feeling and intention as when you would say G** D*****? Substitution of curse words is juvinile, either don’t do it or let em fly. You aren’t any better than the rest of us who “curse” just because you substitute letters.
I can’t stand the kind of person who feels the need to say either ****, ****, ******, ***, or ****** at least two times in every sentence. And this is in the range of 75% of my school
Smae here, thus the inspiration for the graoh.
Whoa. Had to look twice when I saw this up there.
Yeah, this definitely doesn’t take the military into account. Although in the military there’s definitely points for creativity.