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To: Rambi who wrote (1175)	3/25/1998 11:00:00 AM
From: jbe	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1614

Hi, Penni, Perhaps we should post some of this discussion on the Grammar thread, to generate light rather than heat. One of the points I was trying to make is that,in most cases, BLANK is NOT a "swear word." What's the difference, for example, between "I screwed up" and "I BLANKED up"? Many proper people have no problem with the first expression, but object to the second. Yet both the verbs involved originally had the same connotation. BLANK is in the process of becoming domesticated, in other words. And it's time for the good doobies to recognize that. jbe

To: Rambi who wrote (1175)	3/25/1998 12:26:00 PM
From: Robert C. Petersen	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1614

Penni, Thank you for your research on BLANK and I hope my two cents worth is not deemed cause for suspension by the webmistress as it is posted for educational purposes, only. Some time after 1503 when "swive" fell into disuse, the father of Blank took its place. We are familiar with AWOL which is used by some as a word. This was acronym for Absent With Out Leave. Around 1503 when a ship was to embark and part of the crew could not be found, some of the officers were dispensed to the local tavern-brothel ( at that time they served a dual purpose) and naturally that is where the missing crew members were found. On return to the ship, they were fined and punished. Next to each name was noted, "Found, Using Carnal Knowledge"....eventually that became the acronym that we are referring to as BLANK on this post... I have no investment in this theory and will yield to other explantions. The only thing I would like to add, is, it is a word that should never be used in anger.........nysebob2

To: Rambi who wrote (1175)	3/27/1998 4:14:00 AM
From: Bilow	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1614

Regarding what the Chinese say when they are really, really, really, angry. I know this well (at least Hong Kong chinese). Basically they suggest that you BLANK your mother, and then typically make suggestions on what she smells like. Upon losing their cool further, they suggest similar relations with your other relations, and also your friends. It is my belief that this is all much more insulting than the usual english forms, except, perhaps, as commonly used in Texas. -- Carl P.S. for further modern usage, ain't search engines great? viper.shadow.net