Naughty Words

[someguy]

Why are some words "naughty"? While others are OK? Why can any word give rise to anger, disgust? Who deems these words to be "Naughty"?

[InfiniteNow]

It is based on context and societal norms, but some words clearly are more biting and have very intense tones.

For example:
Helpful vs. Giving
Green vs. Neon
Frustration vs. Anger
Intercourse vs. Humping
Hungry vs. Starving
Sickly vs. Dying...

They each mean something different... like the Eskimos have 20-30 different names for snow, each has a specific application. In a social context, and with the need to respect those around us, the more "biting" and harsher terms tend to be offensive.

George Carlin had a good treatise on this in one of his specials, and frequently asks some similar questions. For example, his Seven Dirty Words routine. Here's an NPR exerpt on this:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...toryId=4136881

[InfiniteNow]

Oh yeah, but as Turtle said... Let's continue this in the existing thread for this topic.


Cheers.

[someguy]

Will do, couldn't find anything on this topic.