On Cussing Bad Words And Creative Cursing

Author : Katherine Dunn
Publisher : Tin House Books
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-26
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781947793279

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On Cussing: Bad Words and Creative Cursing by Katherine Dunn Pdf

F uck the Fuckity Fuckin’ Fucker. Readers of Katherine Dunn won’t be surprised that this was her father’s favorite sentence, or that, as a young girl, she heard it as a kind of profane poem, a secret song. For many of us, the language of Geek Love carries a similar staying power, born of Dunn’s agile use of language and her strange, beautiful diction. And as a true exegete of the expletive, she remained undividedly devoted to obscenity—both as scholar and practitioner. In On Cussing, Dunn sketches a brief history of swear words and creates something of a field guide to their types and usages, from the common threat (“I’ll squash you like a shithouse mouse”) to the portmanteau intensifier (“Fan-fucking-tastic”). But she also explores their physiology—the physical impact on the reader or listener—and makes an argument for how and when to cuss with maximum effect. Equal parts informative and hilarious, this volume will delight Dunn’s legion of fans, but it’s also a must-have for anyone looking to more successfully wield their expletives, be it in writing or in everyday speech.

Author : Emma Byrne
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-25
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781487001780

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Swearing Is Good For You by Emma Byrne Pdf

In the vein of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat comes a fascinating and fun look at the new science of bad language. Did you know that chimpanzees can swear? Or that we do most of our swearing in our first language? Have you ever noticed that swearing is an excellent painkiller? In delightfully fun and accessible language, backed by riveting historical case studies and the latest cutting-edge research, Dr. Emma Byrne explores the science behind swearing and why bad language might actually be good for us. Swearing, it turns out, is socially and emotionally essential. Not only has some form of swearing been around since the earliest humans began to communicate, but it has been shown to reduce physical pain, prevent violence, help stroke victims recover their language, and help people work together as a team. Swearing Is Good For You is a fascinating and fun look at the new science of bad language.

Author : Melissa Mohr
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199742677

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Holy Sh*t by Melissa Mohr Pdf

A humorous, trenchant and fascinating examination of how Western culture's taboo words have evolved over the millennia

Author : Sarah Royal,Jillian Panarese
Publisher : Running Press Adult
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-02-03
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0762435755

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Creative Cursing by Sarah Royal,Jillian Panarese Pdf

A curse word generator that creates x-rated, humorous, and socially unacceptable curse words for any and every situation. Face it, sometimes a standard curse word or expletive just won't do. Whether you're annoyed with your neighbor, agitated with your boss, or tired of your lazy roommate, this unique two-flap flipbook of totally uncensored and socially unacceptable phrases will provide endless possibilities for creative and colorful vocabulary. Unleash the immaturity and skewed sense of humor within and never be left searching for a clever comeback again.

Author : Andy Weir
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780553448122

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Artemis by Andy Weir Pdf

The bestselling author of The Martian returns with an irresistible new near-future thriller—a heist story set on the moon. Jasmine Bashara never signed up to be a hero. She just wanted to get rich. Not crazy, eccentric-billionaire rich, like many of the visitors to her hometown of Artemis, humanity’s first and only lunar colony. Just rich enough to move out of her coffin-sized apartment and eat something better than flavored algae. Rich enough to pay off a debt she’s owed for a long time. So when a chance at a huge score finally comes her way, Jazz can’t say no. Sure, it requires her to graduate from small-time smuggler to full-on criminal mastermind. And it calls for a particular combination of cunning, technical skills, and large explosions—not to mention sheer brazen swagger. But Jazz has never run into a challenge her intellect can’t handle, and she figures she’s got the ‘swagger’ part down. The trouble is, engineering the perfect crime is just the start of Jazz’s problems. Because her little heist is about to land her in the middle of a conspiracy for control of Artemis itself. Trapped between competing forces, pursued by a killer and the law alike, even Jazz has to admit she’s in way over her head. She’ll have to hatch a truly spectacular scheme to have a chance at staying alive and saving her city. Jazz is no hero, but she is a very good criminal. That’ll have to do. Propelled by its heroine’s wisecracking voice, set in a city that’s at once stunningly imagined and intimately familiar, and brimming over with clever problem-solving and heist-y fun, Artemis is another irresistible brew of science, suspense, and humor from #1 bestselling author Andy Weir.

Author : T. Cathers-Mitchell
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-24
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1520236956

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T's Big Book of Cuss Word Alternatives by T. Cathers-Mitchell Pdf

This book is for all you motherfathers in need of creative ways to avoid swearing. Whether you are at work, or around children, this book will give you a plethora of fun ways to express yourself without cussing.

Author : John McWhorter
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780593188804

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Nine Nasty Words by John McWhorter Pdf

A New York Times bestseller One of the preeminent linguists of our time examines the realms of language that are considered shocking and taboo in order to understand what imbues curse words with such power--and why we love them so much. Profanity has always been a deliciously vibrant part of our lexicon, an integral part of being human. In fact, our ability to curse comes from a different part of the brain than other parts of speech--the urgency with which we say "f&*k!" is instead related to the instinct that tells us to flee from danger. Language evolves with time, and so does what we consider profane or unspeakable. Nine Nasty Words is a rollicking examination of profanity, explored from every angle: historical, sociological, political, linguistic. In a particularly coarse moment, when the public discourse is shaped in part by once-shocking words, nothing could be timelier.

Author : Tony McEnery
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2004-06-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781134514250

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Swearing in English by Tony McEnery Pdf

Do men use bad language more than women? How do social class and the use of bad language interact? Do young speakers use bad language more frequently than older speakers? Using the spoken section of the British National Corpus, Swearing in English explores questions such as these and considers at length the historical origins of modern attitudes to bad language. Drawing on a variety of methodologies including historical research and corpus linguistics, and a range of data such as corpora, dramatic texts, early modern newsbooks and television, Tony McEnery takes a socio-historical approach to discourses about bad language in English. Arguing that purity of speech and power have come to be connected via a series of moral panics about bad language, the book contends that these moral panics, over time, have generated the differences observable in bad language usage in present day English. A fascinating, comprehensive insight into an increasingly popular area, this book provides an explanation, and not simply a description, of how modern attitudes to bad language have come about.

Author : Mort Walker
Publisher : Backinprint.com
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Cartooning
ISBN : 059508902X

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The Lexicon of Comicana by Mort Walker Pdf

"Written as a satire on the comic devices cartoonists use, [this] book quickly became a textbook for art students. Walker researched cartoons around the world to collect this international set of cartoon symbols. The names he invented for them now appear in dictionaries."--Page 4 of cover

Author : Katherine Dunn
Publisher : IPG
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780980139426

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One Ring Circus by Katherine Dunn Pdf

Published together for the first time, this anthology of essays on boxing covers the sport in all its forms and at its many levels. Written in bestselling author Katherine Dunn's characteristic vernacular, these pieces range from portraits of legendary fighters such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler, and Mike Tyson to the unsung stories of trainers, amateurs, promoters, cutmen, and a pair of pugilistic priests. Spanning 30 years and including all who make up the vibrant boxing world, this compilation--from one of the most original voices in American sports literature--finely elevates the sport and communicates its beauty, passion, and character.

Author : Katherine Dunn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:51184295

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Attic by Katherine Dunn Pdf

Author : Sarah Royal,Jillian Panarese
Publisher : Running Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-13
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0762440155

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Creative Cussin' (The Redneck Edition) by Sarah Royal,Jillian Panarese Pdf

This "Creative Cursing" follow-up is a redneck-inspired curse-word generator of creative swearing and fun verbal abuse. Turn to any two pages at random in the one-of-a-kind novelty flip book format for a fresh new insult.

Author : Ruth Wajnryb
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2005-07-13
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780743287579

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Expletive Deleted by Ruth Wajnryb Pdf

Have we always "sworn like sailors"? Has creative cursing developed because we can't just slug people when they make us angry? And if such verbal aggression is universal, why is it that some languages (Japanese, for instance) supposedly do not contain any nasty words? Throughout the twentieth century there seems to have been a dramatic escalation in the use and acceptance of offensive language in English, both verbally and in print. Today it seems almost commonplace to hear the "f" word in casual conversation, and even on television. Just how have we become such a bunch of cursers and what does it tell us about our language and ourselves? In Expletive Deleted, linguist Ruth Wajnryb offers an entertaining yet thoroughly researched, lighthearted look at this development, seeking to reveal the etymologies of various terms and discover how what was once considered unfit-for-company argot has become standard fare. Wajnryb steps outside the confines of English in her search for answers, exploring whether offensive words in English are mirrored in other languages and examining cultural differences in the usage of dirty words. For instance, why is it that in some languages you can get away with intimating that a person and his camel are more than just good friends, while pouring scorn on a mother's morals guarantees you a seat on the next flight out? An amusing and idiosyncratic look at the power of words to shock, offend, insult, amuse, exaggerate, let off steam, establish relationships, and communicate deep-felt emotions, Expletive Deleted is a must-read for anyone who loves language -- or has ever stubbed a toe.

Author : Benjamin K. Bergen
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780465096480

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What the F by Benjamin K. Bergen Pdf

It may be starred, beeped, and censored -- yet profanity is so appealing that we can't stop using it. In the funniest, clearest study to date, Benjamin Bergen explains why, and what that tells us about our language and brains. Nearly everyone swears-whether it's over a few too many drinks, in reaction to a stubbed toe, or in flagrante delicto. And yet, we sit idly by as words are banned from television and censored in books. We insist that people excise profanity from their vocabularies and we punish children for yelling the very same dirty words that we'll mutter in relief seconds after they fall asleep. Swearing, it seems, is an intimate part of us that we have decided to selectively deny. That's a damn shame. Swearing is useful. It can be funny, cathartic, or emotionally arousing. As linguist and cognitive scientist Benjamin K. Bergen shows us, it also opens a new window onto how our brains process language and why languages vary around the world and over time. In this groundbreaking yet ebullient romp through the linguistic muck, Bergen answers intriguing questions: How can patients left otherwise speechless after a stroke still shout Goddamn! when they get upset? When did a cock grow to be more than merely a rooster? Why is crap vulgar when poo is just childish? Do slurs make you treat people differently? Why is the first word that Samoan children say not mommy but eat shit? And why do we extend a middle finger to flip someone the bird? Smart as hell and funny as fuck, What the F is mandatory reading for anyone who wants to know how and why we swear.

Author : Michelle Witte
Publisher : Running Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-26
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780762445097

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The Crap-tastic Guide to Pseudo-Swearing by Michelle Witte Pdf

True, dropping a well-placed swear can make even the worst situations seem better, but sometimes a “fudge!” or “sugar!” can be equally satisfying—and won’t land you in trouble. The Craptastic Guide to Pseudo-swearing offers new, creative, and clean ways to express how fetchin’ mad some son of a biscuit made you. Featuring a variety of games, instructions, and helpful hints, Craptastic proves there are endless cussing alternatives for any rassafrackin’ situation. The book offers a dictionary of terms, broken down into craptacular categories including Classics, Sexy Talk, and Safe for Church. Toss in games like Cross-words Puzzle and Play It Safe Hangman, tidbits about noteworthy curses in pop culture, plus a plethora of other interactive features, and you have a book that will turn anyone into a prodigious fake curser in no time.