Why is Swearing so Goddam Satisfying?
05/03/21 • 57 min
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Potty mouths of the world unite! This week we explore the colorful world of colorful language, including breaking down the origins of Twitter's top 3 swears, unpacking the psychology of profanity and learning we aren't the only animals who like to cuss. All in the pursuit of uncovering why something so wrong, feels so damn right.
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SOURCES:
Most Popular Swearwords on Twitter, The Gaudian
How Swearing Works, How Stuff Works
Swearing aloud can make you stronger, Science Daily
Swearing is Good For You--And Chimps Do It Too, National Geographic
Is Swearing a Sign of a Limited Vocabulary?, Scientific American
The Case for Cursing, The New York Times
The Science of Curse Words: Why The &@$! Do We Swear?, Babbel
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Text Rachel and Laura your rude thoughts or email us at [email protected]. Visit our website for info about the show, your hosts, and where to find us online. If you'd like to support the show, visit us on Buy Me a Coffee- every little bit helps!
Potty mouths of the world unite! This week we explore the colorful world of colorful language, including breaking down the origins of Twitter's top 3 swears, unpacking the psychology of profanity and learning we aren't the only animals who like to cuss. All in the pursuit of uncovering why something so wrong, feels so damn right.
Email us your impolite questions, or any other impolite thoughts at [email protected] and visit our website for info about the show and your hosts Laura and Rachel.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Check out Two for One Special podcast.
SOURCES:
Most Popular Swearwords on Twitter, The Gaudian
How Swearing Works, How Stuff Works
Swearing aloud can make you stronger, Science Daily
Swearing is Good For You--And Chimps Do It Too, National Geographic
Is Swearing a Sign of a Limited Vocabulary?, Scientific American
The Case for Cursing, The New York Times
The Science of Curse Words: Why The &@$! Do We Swear?, Babbel
Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!
Text Rachel and Laura your rude thoughts or email us at [email protected]. Visit our website for info about the show, your hosts, and where to find us online. If you'd like to support the show, visit us on Buy Me a Coffee- every little bit helps!
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Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!
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Sources:
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BDSM Versus the DSM - The Atlantic
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