Comments on: Believed Maturity of Cursing vs. Age

By: Sgt.Pickles

Sgt.Pickles — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:18:57 +0000

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.

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:02:23 +0000

Yeah, this definitely doesn’t take the military into account. Although in the military there’s definitely points for creativity.

By: E

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:13:54 +0000

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.

By: John

John — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:39:19 +0000

I thing that people don’t really start untill they’re teenagers, and it peaks in high school and gradually fades away.

By: Nickel

Nickel — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:34:15 +0000

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.

By: way2odd

way2odd — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:19:02 +0000

Because I had an extra slot and couldn’t figure out how to delete it. ‘:-/

By: way2odd

way2odd — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:17:30 +0000

Lemme guess; you’re 11, right? Probably just had “The Talk.”

By: way2odd

way2odd — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:15:49 +0000

This graph represents the average person. You’re what we’d call an outlier. Glad to see there’s more than one.

By: way2odd

way2odd — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:14:05 +0000

Cursing in an adult environment doesn’t count! :’-(

By: way2odd

way2odd — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:11:34 +0000

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.

By: way2odd

way2odd — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:08:47 +0000

When my mother was 30, you bet she’d tell some little guy’s mommy if he cursed!

By: way2odd

way2odd — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:06:23 +0000

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!

By: way2odd

way2odd — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:59:40 +0000

Smae here, thus the inspiration for the graoh.

By: way2odd

way2odd — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:58:56 +0000

Whoa. Had to look twice when I saw this up there.

By: Aguy

Aguy — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:15:38 +0000

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

By: J

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:54:34 +0000

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.

By: .

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:21:14 +0000

So you’re 12?

By: Billy

Billy — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:11:33 +0000

Oh buttons!

By: Mia

Mia — Sat, 30 May 2009 20:24:40 +0000

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.

By: Firehawk

Firehawk — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:25:52 +0000

(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.

By: KurisuMurei

KurisuMurei — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:15:46 +0000

Trust me: It’s a good thing.

By: sqwirk

sqwirk — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:44:28 +0000

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 (

By: Bluetoe

Bluetoe — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:08:40 +0000

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.

By: sevga

sevga — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:59:44 +0000

ʇnɥʍlʍɐl FTW!

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:44:05 +0000

iow swearing=sex?

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:18:46 +0000

No, it’s saying 11 to 22-year-olds THINK swearing is hardcore.

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:15:03 +0000

Why is there a distinction between 23-72 and then 72+ when they’re at the same level?

By: Say again?

Say again? — Thu, 28 May 2009 03:54:23 +0000

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

By: Flail

Flail — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:38:45 +0000

That x-axis is horrible btw.

By: ʇnɥʍlʍɐl

ʇnɥʍlʍɐl — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:38:30 +0000

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.

By: slupine

slupine — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:23:12 +0000

Then there are those of us who just think “who cares? it’s just another word.”

By: rory

rory — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:49:00 +0000

swearing = cool
cool = girls like you
girls like you = sex

By: Pierre

Pierre — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:48:47 +0000

23-year olds say “I’m telling your mommy?” when their friends curse?

By: Keri

Keri — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:55:57 +0000

Hence, your decision to call the poster an Asshole? Case in point.

By: Tundra

Tundra — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:38:14 +0000

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.

By: Aegis Runestone

Aegis Runestone — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:19:00 +0000

Amen.

By: greatslack

greatslack — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:14:51 +0000

“Watch your language, Ronnie”
“My language is English, bitch”

By: Firehawk

Firehawk — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:44:33 +0000

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!

By: Dylan

Dylan — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:43:16 +0000

Asshole
I’m 11, and we dont give a crap about cussing, your information is a failure.

By: The Shaggy Marlin

The Shaggy Marlin — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:55:32 +0000

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.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:53:29 +0000

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?

By: gambiting

gambiting — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:48:05 +0000

Not exactly true…..when you hear 70+ year old cursing it’s also uber-cool

By: Jellyott

Jellyott — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:26:54 +0000

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.

By: Devylan

Devylan — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:49:57 +0000

Yeah, try working for the state without cursing! Lol. “GD” is one of my all-time, personal favorites, as well.

By: E

Wed, 27 May 2009 17:22:33 +0000

Couldn’t agree more with you Shaggy Marlin.

By: E

Wed, 27 May 2009 17:21:36 +0000

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.

By: awie

awie — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:17:28 +0000

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.

By: violet

violet — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:08:05 +0000

Yes. A wife with an axe to grind will most definitely will tell your mommy.

By: AC

AC — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:06:50 +0000

Evidently the maker of the graph has just turned 23…

By: RJ

RJ — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:01:35 +0000

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.