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Betty Boom

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42. Utter Nonsense

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 07:55 PM

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It’s a word that has great power for emphasis. It can be used as every part of speech. Knowing how and when to use profanity appropriately is an art. Not everyone can do that and even on my ears, it can sound vulgar at times. But to make a blanket statement that the use of profanity implies lack of education is complete and utter nonsense.

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Well the gloves are off and it's about fucking time: [View all] PCIntern Sunday OP

Didn't the NYT actually have the nerve to write some scolding story senseandsensibility Sunday #1

They are the fucking worst PCIntern Sunday #2

Officious prick you say? BattleRow Sunday #12

Fuck them. paleotn Sunday #21

why not add the word FUCK to the dictionary? CountAllVotes Sunday #3

Your President thinks so... PCIntern Sunday #5

He makes me so sick! CountAllVotes Sunday #9

Oh Jesus Fucking Christ... mr715 Sunday #7

Make that A-O-Fuckin'-K! calimary Sunday #27

Last I looked "fuck" was in all of the high end dictionaries... Wounded Bear Sunday #28

I think it's been okay for ages, actually... buzzycrumbhunger Sunday #47

Can't help but use it for the destruction this maniac is doing to all of us vapor2 Sunday #50

Fuck is in many dictionaries radical noodle Sunday #52

I play a word game and I find it so annoying that naughty words don't count. travelingthrulife 18 hrs ago #61

Been using that and its variations for years, lol. mwmisses4289 17 hrs ago #64

I Hear You, I Agree With Your Stance, But Alas, It IS In The Dictionary..... ColoringFool 13 hrs ago #77

I'm pretty sure it's been in the dictionary for a while, lol. ShazzieB 10 hrs ago #78

;-{).... Goonch Sunday #4

Dear PCIntern, it's Sunday! usonian Sunday #6

A variant: SCantiGOP 19 hrs ago #57

I learned from my grandmother. (Slightly off-topic) usonian 18 hrs ago #60

Grammar rules are made to be broken! mwmisses4289 17 hrs ago #65

Absolutely right SCantiGOP 17 hrs ago #66

That's easy for you to say! usonian 16 hrs ago #72

It's easier than saying than saying this: mwmisses4289 9 hrs ago #79

I've said it many times regarding profanity Skittles Sunday #8

I'm long past finding the "traditional" "swear words" offensive. MLWR Sunday #15

? Skittles Sunday #35

This. 1000% paleotn Sunday #22

It's lost its shock value. Boomerproud Sunday #10

It does not shock me CountAllVotes Sunday #11

I so agree. efhmc Sunday #14

It Works for Trump Because Lowered Standards Give Him More Running Room WizumbODaSage Sunday #16

I am able to watch MSNBC online CountAllVotes Sunday #17

Wow! That works great for me on my phone. I haven't tried it on my tablet yet. Thank you so much! liberalla Sunday #40

I use it all of the time CountAllVotes Sunday #48

You may find it inappropriate as I'm sure many do but it does not mean she is poorly educated. chowder66 Sunday #18

That is fucking cool. mr715 Sunday #45

lol chowder66 Sunday #49

Oh horse shit. paleotn Sunday #23

Educated as fuck! mr715 Sunday #46

Utter Nonsense Betty Boom Sunday #42

The unread can't use profanity to effect. enigmania 16 hrs ago #71

It used to be a strong word. In these times, I find that it is no longer strong enough. Marie Marie 14 hrs ago #75

Yes, used too much it is rather boring. mwmisses4289 17 hrs ago #67

Dick Cheney, 2004 vanamonde Sunday #13

Doesn't matter popsdenver Sunday #19

Fuckin' Ay Skippy! BidenRocks Sunday #20

The best insults and swear words aren't in the English/US language . . . Aussie105 Sunday #24

It's a word. Like any other word. paleotn Sunday #25

Kill the tone argument. Iggo Sunday #26

Spanish cuss words are the best! EndlessMaze Sunday #29

I've noticed NPR not being so dreadfully delight for the last few months underpants Sunday #30

Bring Sen. Mazie Hirono BaronChocula Sunday #31

You said it, brother. Joinfortmill Sunday #32

Netanyahu has hurt the USA as well, Bibi is helping TSF to destroy the U.S.. nt Exp Sunday #33

Finally Blue_Roses Sunday #34

Obama was castigated for using the phrase "we kicked his ass." Orrex Sunday #36

Good to know.. TY! Cha Sunday #37

I grew up on Frank Zappa, the Fuggs , Captain Beefart... BurnDoubt Sunday #38

I think Trump was justly criticized for dropping the F-bomb Martin Eden Sunday #39

Yes:when they go low, we go high, right??? PCIntern Sunday #43

So we go relentless, pulling no punches Martin Eden Sunday #54

The national discourse cannot be lowered PCIntern 21 hrs ago #55

It would certainly get lower if Democrats act like Trump Martin Eden 19 hrs ago #56

No one is advocating the abrogation of principle. PCIntern 18 hrs ago #58

Profanity from Democratic leaders is being advocated in this thread Martin Eden 18 hrs ago #62

I agree. Be direct, but not fucking direct, dipshit! NoSheep 16 hrs ago #70

I think others curse besides and beypnd Mr trump Torchlight Sunday #44

If I remember correctly... oldsoldierfadingfast Sunday #41

There's No "Fuck" in Broccoli!! The Roux Comes First Sunday #51

Hold my beer... JoseBalow 17 hrs ago #63

Rec'd for the 'Rocky III' reference.... Jack Valentino Sunday #53

So I have a story for you: PCIntern 17 hrs ago #68

Just remember: Water seeks its own level. phxjurist 18 hrs ago #59

Fuck is a very versatile word. patphil 17 hrs ago #69

Nicely done PCIntern jfz9580m 15 hrs ago #73

Profanity is a linguistic crutch used by unintelligent fucking assholes. Wait a minute.... Gary 50 14 hrs ago #74

I hadn''t turned on MSNBC in forever, but wanted to see Budapest celebrate... & I not only heard Alex Wagner say "fuck," deurbano 13 hrs ago #76