Tuesday, 2 December 2008

2. Four-letter words.

I know they're bad and completely unlady-like, but especially English cuss words are phonetic marvels. The sibilant in "shit" is just perfect for when you stub your toe, "fuck" rolls easily off your tongue when you're dashing to class half an hour late, and there's nothing more satisfying than spitting out the plosive in "cunt" when someone's an asshole of magnificent proportions. (Also, there are few things that impress Irish guys, but a girl using the word "cunt" and downing four rum-and-cokes in less than five minutes are among those things.)

Just remember, kids, that there's a time and a place. Don't be an arse, a dick, a shit, a fuck, or a cunt about your swear words.

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