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Pastimes : WARNING- have you been warned by SI? Let's talk
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To: jbe who wrote (1176)3/25/1998 11:27:00 AM
From: Rambi  Read Replies (1) of 1614
 
And I think you're absolutely right. But the halo effect kicks in--people hear the word and hear BAD SWEAR WORD!!! regardless of context.
Before 1503, the vulgar word for sex was swive. Do you think if I say, "Swive you!" I'll get suspended from SI? Just lacks a certain punch, doesn't it?
I guess my objection to hearing BLANK is that so often it's used by people who lack the ability to use anything else. It's an all-purpose, all-inclusive and very meaningless adjective. I can't object to a considered, selective use (as in James Flynn's poem) on any grounds. Delicate sensibilities need to avert their eyes.
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