In a previous blog I commented on the irresponsible uses of profane and vulgar language. Any words or phrases which are used repeatedly begin to lose their impact and, sometimes, even their original meanings.
If words, even profane and vulgar words, are to retain their usefulness, they must be used in appropriate circumstances to have the impact desired. Simply repeating a word multiple times sequentially is childish and reveals a temper tantrum type of behavior. When used in this manner and directed at someone you want to shock, it only reinforced the listeners impression that you are not aware of the meanings or proper usage of vulgar words.
Sometimes, for variety, try some alternative expressions, even the actual words the vulgarities are substitutes for, like "kiss my gluteal muscles", "don"t be an anus" or "go inseminate yourself". This way you can impress the object of your vulgarities with your knowledge of anatomy and physiology while achieving the original purpose for its use.
This article is in response to vulgar comments I received on the original blog which I believe prove the point I was making, that is, the use of vulgarities should be reserved for those occasions in which ordinary language, because of some emotional state, don't come to mind readily or are not adequate to express what you are feeling.
I hope this clarification helps those poor souls who apparently have inadequate vocabularies to insult people properly. Insults should be carefully phrased so the listener feels the impact instead of smiling back at you in a way that implies , "You poor jackass.".
If words, even profane and vulgar words, are to retain their usefulness, they must be used in appropriate circumstances to have the impact desired. Simply repeating a word multiple times sequentially is childish and reveals a temper tantrum type of behavior. When used in this manner and directed at someone you want to shock, it only reinforced the listeners impression that you are not aware of the meanings or proper usage of vulgar words.
Sometimes, for variety, try some alternative expressions, even the actual words the vulgarities are substitutes for, like "kiss my gluteal muscles", "don"t be an anus" or "go inseminate yourself". This way you can impress the object of your vulgarities with your knowledge of anatomy and physiology while achieving the original purpose for its use.
This article is in response to vulgar comments I received on the original blog which I believe prove the point I was making, that is, the use of vulgarities should be reserved for those occasions in which ordinary language, because of some emotional state, don't come to mind readily or are not adequate to express what you are feeling.
I hope this clarification helps those poor souls who apparently have inadequate vocabularies to insult people properly. Insults should be carefully phrased so the listener feels the impact instead of smiling back at you in a way that implies , "You poor jackass.".
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