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Friday, 26 March 2010

So what is 'bad' language?

So, for today I have been browsing the internet for a job... (didn't see anything of interest or anything that matched my skills set but that is another blog for another day...)

While looking for that elusive job and thinking about making a great impression in that interview; I got to wondering what constituted 'bad language'? Can there be such a thing as a bad word if it is recognised as being part of a language? If such words are used by an individual, surely this demonstrates a better vocabulary and understanding of the language?

Here's Stephen Fry's take on it all...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSQmk6gGTcE&feature=related

As a rule I try, (to varying levels of success) and limit myself to only three expressions of disgust/dismay and they all begin with 'c'...

'Cack', for mild expressions when only 'bad' language will do. 'Cock', a little stronger and for real naughtiness... 'Custard'. The last one being a combination of two expletives... you'll work it out.

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