The f-word is acceptable but the c-word isn't?

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I use an all manner of curse words (except for the n-word), and I use the f-word the most. Some of my roommates use it, and some of my friends use it too, so it's like, no big deal.

I rarely use the c-word (mostly because it doesn't pop in my head to use it), but the one time I did around some friends -- the ones who use the f-word, they were a little shocked and were like "Oh... wow. That's a word I don't hear often O_o" One even said that it shouldn't be used at all.

As a woman, I guess I just don't see what the big deal is about the c-word? Is it really that big of a deal? The n-word obviously isn't okay because it's a word that's been associated with racism and bigotry for hundreds of years.

It's one thing if you don't curse in general or don't like cursing, then I understand if someone gets offended... but if you curse & use the f-word, can you really still find the c-word offensive??

What do you guys think?

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reminiscent

9 years ago

Well the f word isn't a name you call someone but the c word is.
I think its more offensive when it is a name calling word.

I hardly ever curse in rl :P
usually just damn it

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- RoseIsabella
  
  9 years ago
  
  That's not entirely true you can call someone to fucker.
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  - reminiscent
    
    9 years ago
    
    True I would say the name calling version is worse then when you use it regularly. But the c word only has the name calling version
    
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- Ellenna
  
  9 years ago
  
  So how and why do you think this particular bit of women's anatomy became an offensive name calling word?
  
  See Meow's post below and my response ... words don't just happen accidentally, they have a history ...... or in this case maybe a herstory?
  
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  - reminiscent
    
    9 years ago
    
    I wouldnt know the history. But I dont think it matters what the word once ment it matters what it means now.
    There are lots of words that used to mean one thing but now mean another ...such as swag...and gay.
    What the word means amd the feelings associated with it when it is used is what matters right now.
    Who knows maybe in another few 100 Years or so it might not mean the same thing at all.
    
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    - Ellenna
      
      9 years ago
      
      Yeah I sort of agree with you, I was just adding a bit of history to the discussion.
      
      Please explain about the word "swag" - in Australia it still means a canvas covered bedroll - hence the "swaggie" in Waltzing Matilda.
      
      Does the word have another meaning elsewhere?
      
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      - reminiscent
        
        9 years ago
        
        Oh nothing wrong with history :)
        
        It used to mean secretly we are gay...
        
        Now its used to mean cool... used by people that look like this
        http://www.shy22.com/upfiljpg/zos91941.jpg
        generally regarded by most people as Douche bags
        
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        Ellenna
        
        9 years ago
        
        Thank you for the clarification: it must be a US thing? I've never heard of it in Australia but then maybe I should check with the grandkids be 100% sure of that.
        
        And I'll continue to call my battered and much loved canvas bedroll a swag.
        
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thegypsysailor

9 years ago

"Fucking cunt". That's what I called the cunt and she fucking deserved it. What a fucking shame the cunt can't keep it together.
They are just words, words that can only be offensive if one chooses to be offended.
What's most interesting is that you can't bring yourself to print the words, even on an adult site.

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- Ellenna
  
  9 years ago
  
  Is there point to the gratuitous mysoginistic abuse at the beginning of your post?
  
  Yr second paragraph is total rubbish: some words can be (and frequently are) INTENDED to be offensive, usually clear from tone of voice, context, body language etc. From what you're saying, racial abuse would be OK, because it doesn't matter what the intention of the abuser is, it's not offensive until someone is offended? Would that include Nazi anti-semitic propoganda?
  
  I also find the different attitudes to Fuck and Cunt nteresting; it's very puzzling that a word for the sexual act which brings us into existence (leaving out IVF etc) has become much more acceptable, but the word for the place from which we emerge (leaving out caesarian sections) it not only unacceptable but too offensive to be said or written down.
  
  Personally, I object to Cunt being used as a swear word to insult someone, because it feels denigrating of women to me and I think cunts are wonderful. I do use Fuck as a swear word without feeling or implying any denigration of the sex act (far from it!) but because to someone of my generation who didn't hear anyone say Fuck until I was in my 20's, the word has enough charge to be an effective stress release.
  
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  - thegypsysailor
    
    9 years ago
    
    They are still just words. They do not carry any power unless one chooses to place power in them.
    There are plenty of words I choose not to utter, especially the 'N' word because I do not wish to lower myself to that level. However, cunt and fuck or most of the others in that vein, are not even necessarily hateful, but can definitely evoke forceful feelings from me.
    I'm not surprised that you personally feel denigrated by the use of a word like cunt, even if its not directed at you. I'm sure we are miles apart on the idiocy of political correctness, as well. But that's another thread.
    I will not disparage you by saying that your opinions are "total rubbish", because I respect YOUR right to them, even if I do not agree.
    "Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me", especially if I choose not to let them. Grow up!
    
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    - Ellenna
      
      9 years ago
      
      I can't work out if you're funny on purpose or accidentally, eg telling me to grow up immediately after your schoolyard taunt? Seems like you were offended by my use of the term "rubbish" - was my irony too subtle for you?
      
      In my experience people who denigrate so-called "political correctness" as idiocy, repressive, etc ignore the fact that the term came into common useage in radical circles in the 70's, initially used by hardliners and then taken over as a joke amongst ourselves.
      
      It's now become a term to denigrate such things as respect for diversity and support for equal opportunity rights, especially by ageing white male right wingers.
      
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      - thegypsysailor
        
        9 years ago
        
        What would ever give you the impression I was a right winger? That is just an idiotic assumption.
        I'm not going to waste my time discussing PC with you, as I said above.
        This discussion with you feels like I'm dealing with a man hating feminist ('ourselves'), whose arguments must be personal because they have no substance. It is far from the witty repartee you seem to think it is. I find you a most unpleasant person to try to communicate with, therefor I shall do it no more, here.
        
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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  9 years ago
  
  Haha, I had a brain burp when I wrote this and couldn't remember if I could use the words or not on this site.
  
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  - thegypsysailor
    
    9 years ago
    
    I like that, 'a brain burp'. At my age, I have to give credit to 'old timer's disease', as opposed to Alzheimer's.
    
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anti-hero

9 years ago

Which f-word? Fuck? Fag? Frosting?

Which c-word? Cunt? Clive Owen? (Was that redundant?)

Which n-word? Nigger? Nipples? Nappy?

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meow:3

9 years ago

The word cunt originally comes from the word kunta,which is a pagan goddess..people worshiped her as a fertility goddess because cunt creates life and cunt the owner and the partner an amazing pleasure.
Cunt became offensive when the christian white man came along and declared it obscene. PAGAN!!!!! :O
The word cunt, is offensive because a bunch of white guys were scared of your vagina

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CountessDouche

9 years ago

I already made a post about this...

Put "is it really that offensive" into the search bar

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- derpyderp
  
  9 years ago
  
  Fucking glad you did too!
  
  Cunt...
  
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whydoikeepgettinglockedout

9 years ago

just coz your a fucking cunt doesn't make the word offensive

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Darkoil

9 years ago

It depends on how you use it. There's being a cunt and then there's being a cunt and there's a big difference between the two.

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green_boogers

9 years ago

Saying "cunt" in a light-hearted way is light-hearted.

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Cuntsiclestick

9 years ago

Where I live calling someone a cunt is considered the worst insult ever. Personally I find neither the word cunt or fuck offensive.
I remember three years ago someone tried to use the word cuntsiclestick as an insult toward me. I liked the word and decided to use it as my username.
:)

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- EccentricWeird
  
  9 years ago
  
  A username is a sacred thing, and you desecrated it with your harsh and profane words!
  
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  - Cuntsiclestick
    
    9 years ago
    
    I'm about to desecrate this can in my hands. It's the only thing standing between me and the sweet, delicious pineapple chunks that are inside waiting for me to devour them. Oh pineapple! Why do you have to be so addictive?! The poor can that holds you never stood a chance.
    
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    - EccentricWeird
      
      9 years ago
      
      MURDERER OF PINEAPPLES!
      
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      - thegypsysailor
        
        9 years ago
        
        How could you? Well, I never. Such profanity on here is totally unacceptable. I am going to report you and I hope you get banned. Trash mouth!
        
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        EccentricWeird
        
        9 years ago
        
        The sickening things she does to pineapples demands harsh words.
        
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      - Cuntsiclestick
        
        9 years ago
        
        Mwahahaha! Go ahead and try to hide the pineapples, EccenticWeird. I WILL find them. No pineapple will ever be safe from me!
        
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        EccentricWeird
        
        9 years ago
        
        You are a sick, sick person, and I do not wish to discuss with you further.
        
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davesumba

9 years ago

There is nothing wrong with the N word. Only the black racists think there is.

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Nokiot9

9 years ago

The term 'cunt' comes from the Aramaic 'kunthra' which refers to the place in the universe from which all life originates, so effectively, when u call someone a cunt, you are calling them the biggest vag in the universe.

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RoseIsabella

9 years ago

I love the C word! Cunt cunt CUNT!!!

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Attaq

9 years ago

I laugh at both since they can never be taken seriously.

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Shrunk

9 years ago

Depends on the culture, I guess. It sounds more harsh to me when Americans say cunt, but when British/Australians say it, it sounds normal and even kind of cute, heh.

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loopoo

9 years ago

Words are words, anyone who gets offended by a swear word needs help.

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pastor_of_muppets

9 years ago

I hardly ever curse, so I do appreciate you being awesome enough to refer to them like that.

If you feel like it's okay to call another person by any of the aforementioned and the additional others that are in your arsenal, then do it. Nobody may change you

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The f-word is acceptable but the c-word isn't?