The F-Word
Achenblog: Daily Humor and Observations from Joel Achenbach
The F-word remains taboo. But just barely. We may be entering an era in which this fabled vulgarity is on its way to becoming just another word — its transgressive energy steadily sapped by overuse.
Okay. I’ll admit it.
I use the F-word too much.
Sometimes I do use it for its presumed shock value, as when I’m criticizing the FCC’s ridiculous “indecency” rulings. Those might be times when it’s actually a reasonable use. Too often, though, I just use it to give added “oompf” to adjectives describing how much I really REALLY dislike something the Bush administration has done.
If I really think about it, though, adding “fucking” to the word idiot or asshole (my two favorites!) doesn’t go very far towards describing the depth of my loathing. Everyone calls Bush a “fucking asshole”. It’s become passé.
I need new words. Better words.
Suggestions are welcome.
Posted by RebeccaHartong on June 26, 2006 under Uncategorized
I use “chucklehead” – said in a “nasty” tone, it’s very effective.
How about: GOD-DAMNED STUPID MOTHER FUCKING IDIOT!!!
I think “omni” needs to attend a group for anger management.
Hey, it’s hard NOT to be angry when you’ve got George Bush in the White House.
OH! I’m sorry! I thought you were looking for a “new word” to use IN GENERAL … I didn’t really realize we were talking only about what to call the Prez.