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[prairiedaun]

I don't know why I'm stuck writing this fucking paper. Maybe because so much that we can say about the word fuck is anecdotal at best.

Can I say that it is a euphemism for copulation, when copultion is the word that ended up replacing it? And how do I go into the whole aspect of folk etymologies? And where can I find a transcript of The Use of the Word Fuck, and just... arrgh.

And I doubt I'll be able to use my original thesis, that in Protestant English cultures swear words are generally related to the body and functions, while in Catholic English cultures swear words are predominantly religious in nature.

Also, for my Brit friends on LJ- just how bad is the word bloody? And what do you generally interpret it as meaning? Because I'm having a hard time finding a meaning other than standing for "young royal blood" back in the day.

...I'm starting to think I should have stuck with ships.

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[j-daffodil.livejournal.com]

Yeah (points up). Bloody is super common over here. Especially in my vocabulary. People barely twitch if you say it in conversation - well, maybe older people.

I always use it along the lines of "where are the bloody car keys!?" that sort of exasperated moment where I'm verging on pissed off.