Re: curses
quote: Originally posted by keyx1o6
But is saying 'fudge' instead of fuck or 'crap' instead of 'shit' really making a difference?
Yes, because our society accepts that there is a difference. If I called you a "dumb fuck" as opposed to a "dumb freak (or whatever variation)," there would be a contrast in reaction.
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ni pour ni contre; ça m'est égal
"The weight of this sad time we must obey,/ Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say./ The oldest hath borne most; we that are young/ Shall never see so much, nor live so long."
King Lear (V.3.300-304)
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