Offence

GSG · Post by **GSG** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 3:17 pm

After an interesting chat with Intoxichrist last night, it came to my attention that the word 'cunt' seems to be a far worse word in America than it is over here. It's a bad word over here too, and I certainly wouldn't say it in front of my mother but nobody really gives a shit otherwise. This first came to my attention in an episode of 'Curb Your Entusiasm' when Larry David calls someone a cunt. The 'victim' starts crying and nobody will talk to him. Do you really take serious offence when I say cunt or is this a gross exaggeration? 'Cause I say it a lot and if I'm going to come over to visit, I don't want to be an outcast! If you do find it offensive, if you could give reasons for just why this word is so much worse than dick, pussy or whatever, that'd be lovely.

Many thanks.

G_W · Post by **G_W** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 3:27 pm

I said no, as it wouldn't offend me. But I'm sure a lot of people would be offended over here, but is it really worth worrying about?

GSG · Post by **GSG** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 3:33 pm

Not really, but it's always nice to know what the natives will take offence at.

Linkster · Post by **Linkster** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 3:59 pm

Usually its the (USA) female is extremely offended!!

Just Say "C U Next Tuesday", she won't get it til later and your gone.

Crystal · Post by **Crystal** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:04 pm

I don't find it offensive. I don't find many things offensive. You can say cunt to me all you want. I don't mind.

GSG · Post by **GSG** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:14 pm

Cunt cunt cunty cunt cuntish mccunty cunto cunt.

I'm so grown up.

Colonel Knowledge · Post by **Colonel Knowledge** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:22 pm

What a cunting excellent thread.

RIPT · Post by **RIPT** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:22 pm

I used the word at work once, but in confidence with another trusted male Colleage, and it freaked him out.

So no, in Corporate America CUNT is not allowed!

But it is here, and thank God for that!

Mayhem · Post by **Mayhem** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:24 pm

What about twat? When I get really drunk my English friends say that I'm twatted.

Post by **Badfellow** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:27 pm

Cunt we all just get along?

cloud8 · Post by **cloud8** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:59 pm

GSG, back in the Chav thread, you replied to one of my posts something like, Yew fahkin' cahnt. And I swear I fell off my chair laughing. No one had **ever** called me that before! The reason for my silence in return was because I wasn't sure exactly how modest British gentlewomen (such as yesef) use the word. I'm glad you brought up the subject. In this country (or at least this state) it is fashionable for people to be offended by the slightest hint of political incorrectness, and to take the perp to court for sexual harassment. If you called me a cunt on the job within earshot of anyone else, and I brought the matter up with the Commission, you could be fired, even though am a guy, and an old drunken one at that. However...nothing offends me, so bring it on! Cunt :-)

MethFront · Post by **MethFront** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 5:38 pm

I like using the word 'cunt' precisely because it IS offensive... and i'm an offensive little troll...

G_W · Post by **G_W** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 5:44 pm

Mayhem wrote:When I get really drunk my English friends say that I'm twatted.

They don't say that because you are drunk.

Mayhem · Post by **Mayhem** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:13 pm

gerald_weigel wrote:
Mayhem wrote:When I get really drunk my English friends say that I'm twatted.
They don't say that because you are drunk.

He's here all week, folks! Tip your bartenders and try the veal!

Mother Goose · Post by **Mother Goose** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:39 pm

I find the word "cunt" to be an extremely effective insult when used sparingly. I would hate for it to become overused and tired-out, however.

I'm not easily offended, though, so I'm probably not a good one to ask.

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