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Posted by saw on December 9, 2004, at 8:23:38
I am curious with regard to the use of the word P*ss, P*ssing P*ssed. I am not a prude and this word does not offend me. I would probably use it myself, but from where I come from it is considered a swear word. The word @ss however, is not. (It remains an animal, in whatever context it is used).
Neither offend me, but I find the one much harsher than the latter in terms of my understanding of the strict civility rules of this site.
Was just wondering.
Sabrina
Posted by AuntieMel on December 9, 2004, at 8:40:40
In reply to Word Civility Muse, posted by saw on December 9, 2004, at 8:23:38
And in some parts of the world P*ssed means drunk.
Posted by saw on December 9, 2004, at 8:53:17
In reply to Re: Word Civility Muse » saw, posted by AuntieMel on December 9, 2004, at 8:40:40
Yes, that and the wee wee thing.
Posted by alexandra_k on December 9, 2004, at 15:00:48
In reply to Re: Word Civility Muse » AuntieMel, posted by saw on December 9, 2004, at 8:53:17
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 9, 2004, at 17:01:58
In reply to Word Civility Muse, posted by saw on December 9, 2004, at 8:23:38
> I am curious with regard to the use of the word P*ss ... from where I come from it is considered a swear word. The word @ss however, is not.
It's definitely subjective. So I just go by the dictionary, which says the former is "sometimes", but the latter is "often", vulgar.
Bob
Posted by AuntieMel on December 9, 2004, at 17:24:27
In reply to Re: Word Civility Muse, posted by Dr. Bob on December 9, 2004, at 17:01:58
Posted by Atticus on December 9, 2004, at 20:13:19
In reply to Re: Word Civility Muse, posted by Dr. Bob on December 9, 2004, at 17:01:58
Of course, that dictionary was compiled by human beings who also are subjective in their decision as to what is "sometimes" vulgar and what is "frequently" vulgar. And various editions of dictionaries will vary in their interpretations as well. There really is no absolutely "correct" oracle to consult on these matters. The interpretation of language and its potential vulgarity is rooted in cultures with differing points of view. Language is an extremely protean form of communication. That said, I guess the "War On '@ss'ing" will roll on, eh? Go get 'em, tiger! ;) Atticus
Posted by Toph on December 10, 2004, at 12:13:43
In reply to Re: Word Civility Muse » Dr. Bob, posted by Atticus on December 9, 2004, at 20:13:19
> ... There really is no absolutely "correct" oracle to consult on these matters...
Oh, but there is grasshopper. For years devotees have paid homage to the infallable arbiter of all things civil, vulgar and supportive. He is the exaulted one, the Oracle of Babble, and his name is... Bob.
Posted by Atticus on December 10, 2004, at 12:20:33
In reply to Re: Word Civility Muse, posted by Toph on December 10, 2004, at 12:13:43
Then may the great god Falwell guide Dr. StrangeBob and protect him from harm. All praise Bob's "War On '@ss'ing," for if we do not, then the terrorists win. Atticus
Posted by alexandra_k on December 10, 2004, at 16:05:50
In reply to Re: Word Civility Muse » Toph, posted by Atticus on December 10, 2004, at 12:20:33
I think he goes by Mirriam Webster online...
Prefer OED online myself but I think ya need a subscription to access..
Posted by Atticus on December 10, 2004, at 19:19:39
In reply to Re: Word Civility Muse, posted by alexandra_k on December 10, 2004, at 16:05:50
It's always been my understanding that Webster was terribly embittered by the fact that his parents gave him the first name "Miriam." Led to a lot of schoolyard fights and repressed aggression. Probably why he finds so many words to be "frequently" vulgar.
Well, OK, that last bit was speculation. And the bit before that an outright lie. As was the bit preceding it. I'm sure you know the truth: Webster's collaborator was Wolfgang Amadeus Miriam (Mozart was his stage name), who'd written an unweildy opera in which he attempted to use every word in the English language. He put the whole mess aside until he bumped into Webster while spray-painting "Salieri Sucks" on an alley wall in Vienna. They got on famously, and co-wrote the books for several Broadway musicals as well as the dictionary. Atticus
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 11, 2004, at 4:52:40
In reply to Mabe you need an international dictionary (nm) » Dr. Bob, posted by AuntieMel on December 9, 2004, at 17:24:27
Posted by Jai Narayan on December 11, 2004, at 16:20:38
In reply to Re: Word Civility Muse » alexandra_k, posted by Atticus on December 10, 2004, at 19:19:39
My dear friend and muse you have made me laugh way too hard. my orginial question was rudely cut off by the limited space in the header. Are you on the up side of down?
You are such a clever fellow.
Loves, kisses and hugs to you sweet, sir.
Jai
Posted by alexandra_k on December 11, 2004, at 18:01:54
In reply to Re: Word Civility Muse » alexandra_k, posted by Atticus on December 10, 2004, at 19:19:39
oh Atticus :-)
I loved "Amadeus" myself.
Studied it for 7th form (last year in high school).Some of the quotes are quite shocking. Maybe thats why I liked it so much :-)
Posted by AuntieMel on December 11, 2004, at 19:31:10
In reply to Re: Do you know of one? (nm) » AuntieMel, posted by Dr. Bob on December 11, 2004, at 4:52:40
I have been told by many that I am bilingual. I speak English *and* American.
Posted by Atticus on December 11, 2004, at 19:54:19
In reply to Re: Word Civility Muse Atticus...are we on the up, posted by Jai Narayan on December 11, 2004, at 16:20:38
Yes, I'm definitely on the upswing, still tripping on the hypomania magic carpet ride. I think the occasional outburst of absurdity is good for what ails you. Probably why I love Lewis Carroll so much. Ta and hurrah. Atticus, the Cheshire Cat
Posted by Atticus on December 11, 2004, at 19:59:42
In reply to Re: no, but..... » Dr. Bob, posted by AuntieMel on December 11, 2004, at 19:31:10
Hmmm. I speak Irish and American. But speaking Irish involves a bloody lot of asterisks in these parts. ;) Atticus
Posted by Jai Narayan on December 11, 2004, at 20:01:36
In reply to Re: Word Civility Muse Atticus...are we on the up » Jai Narayan, posted by Atticus on December 11, 2004, at 19:54:19
purrrrr purrrr pet pet I love my big cat....here kitty kitty.....
: ) Wanna get high? Jai
Posted by Atticus on December 11, 2004, at 21:50:02
In reply to Re: Word Civility Muse Atticus...are we on the up, posted by Jai Narayan on December 11, 2004, at 20:01:36
Sure. What kind of bud you carrying? (I should warn you, though, that given the chance, Dr. B will bogart the whole bowl when it gets passed to him. Uncool.) ;) Ta. Atticus
Posted by Jai Narayan on December 12, 2004, at 8:15:17
In reply to Re: Word Civility Muse Atticus...are we on the up » Jai Narayan, posted by Atticus on December 11, 2004, at 21:50:02
cat nip my dear cheshire
cat nip
curiouser and curiouser
Jai
Posted by AuntieMel on December 13, 2004, at 11:11:58
In reply to Re: no, but..... » AuntieMel, posted by Atticus on December 11, 2004, at 19:59:42
You mean when you speak Irish you have to say "pardon my french?"
Posted by Atticus on December 13, 2004, at 16:47:19
In reply to Re: no, but..... » Atticus, posted by AuntieMel on December 13, 2004, at 11:11:58
Well, in Irish that would be "Pardon my f*ckin' French." Atticus
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 14, 2004, at 0:44:04
In reply to Re: no, but..... » AuntieMel, posted by Atticus on December 13, 2004, at 16:47:19
This is the end of the thread.
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