NOTE: On an unrelated topic, it is clear that most people do not realize that when they leave an “anonymous” comment it is not actually anonymous…hello Google Analytics! I do not have a problem with differing opinions, but I refuse to listen to them when they are hidden behind the veil of anonymity. If you have something to say STOP HIDING because I know who you are anyway. Say what you mean and mean what you say!
Also, several people have emailed me asking how I know this so I plan on doing a Stat Counter/Google Analytics tutorial when I get back.
I have heard all the criticism…
It reduces respect people have for you.
It shows a lack of character.
It is immature.
It reflects ignorance.
It represents the dumbing down of America.
It offends people.
It makes people uncomfortable.
It is disrespectful of others.
It illustrates abrasive and lazy language.
It is not constructive.
Yes, cussing could be all of those things…BUT maybe, just maybe, cussing is actually good for the soul (right, Nina?).
Cussing is like the perfect comfort food…ooey gooey macaroni and cheese, fried chicken, shrimp and grits, or mashed potatoes and gravy. Cussing can be the perfect remedy for a CRAPTASTIC day.
Sometimes spewing out a few choice words is a wonderful form of therapy. It is cathartic. It is liberating. It relieves stress.
Cussing can also be plain, jolly good fun. You can even be creative with curse words…asshat, assclown, and asstard are some of my personal favorites.
Funnily enough I have friends that say, "God bless it" or "Dagnabit!" when their tone is totally, "Dammit!", "Oh shit!”, or “Ah hell!”
I never cuss on my blog (well, until today). However, in my everyday conversation I do sprinkle in a few choice words.
Come on…fess up. Cussing can be good for the soul.
