I tried to explain to a young adult why larding speech with obscenities was not desirable. If every other word you say is f***, it loses its effectiveness and means nothing. If someone uses it sparingly, it has more value. My example was me telling a coffee party of women of a certain age about my bird feeders. Referring to the birds, I said, "The little bastards are eating me out of house and home!" It got a roaring laugh; it would not have been funny at all if I spoke that way all the time.
Perhaps f><K is the angriest word in our vocabulary at this time. And we're all angry. I like to use heinous when possible, but it doesn't cover all the occasions.
I’ve noticed.
Lol
Chuckling!
Colorful vocabulary can sometimes be impacted by the empty wine glass count.
I tried to explain to a young adult why larding speech with obscenities was not desirable. If every other word you say is f***, it loses its effectiveness and means nothing. If someone uses it sparingly, it has more value. My example was me telling a coffee party of women of a certain age about my bird feeders. Referring to the birds, I said, "The little bastards are eating me out of house and home!" It got a roaring laugh; it would not have been funny at all if I spoke that way all the time.
OK, I admit to reading the rant before the review. Thanks for the article, Richard!
Perhaps f><K is the angriest word in our vocabulary at this time. And we're all angry. I like to use heinous when possible, but it doesn't cover all the occasions.
Heinously good
Dad-WTF!
Just kidding! 😛
I agree with your rant, with one exception-Roy Kent (Ted Lasso), which totally works.
Good point, daughter. But have you tried bingeing The Bear?
Good read, Richard! Thanks.