9 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Give A Fuck About Swearing
Cursing is good for me.
Cursing gets a bad reputation.
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They say it's "not ladylike..."
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Or a telltale sign that someone is uneducated.
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Well FUCK THAT!
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1. Swearing is not only necessary, but it's also helpful.
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2. In fact, swearing has been scientifically proven to relieve pain.
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3. And a study suggests that cursing is more closely related to emotion, rather than any level of education (or lack thereof).
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4. In other words, having a more colorful vocabulary does not mean you have a low IQ or are any less articulate than an award-winning scholar.
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5. It typically just means you're in a state of emotional arousal, in accordance with the theory that swearing is "emotional language."
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6. So if you've ever considered cursing to be your second language, you just might be right.
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7. Not only that, but adding a swear or two during a heated argument can also serve as the perfect finishing blow.
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8. Plus, it allows us to vent and express a wide variety of emotions: anger, happiness, joy, surprise.
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So what's the big fucking deal?
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9. Sure, dropping random f-bombs can certainly make you seem immature, but when used correctly, cursing is not only cathartic, but a wonderful weapon to have in your arsenal.
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