Question of the Day
Is there ever an appropriate time to use the word C***. (Or, as we referred to it in this mornings production managers meeting, the 'C' word.)
Oddly enough, this sparked quite an interesting discussion this morning. Several of us had said absolutely not, a few had said in rare instances they would be tempted.
What do you think, I would be interested to hear your thoughts.
Another though we pondered was equivalents. If Bitch is the equivalent to Bastard, what would be the equivalent to the 'C' word? Perhaps, Pr*ck?
One interesting note, apparently there is a complimentary non derogative way the 'C' word can be used, as stated by one of the production managers. When asked to make this statement, he declined. Imagine that. LOL!!
Oddly enough, this sparked quite an interesting discussion this morning. Several of us had said absolutely not, a few had said in rare instances they would be tempted.
What do you think, I would be interested to hear your thoughts.
Another though we pondered was equivalents. If Bitch is the equivalent to Bastard, what would be the equivalent to the 'C' word? Perhaps, Pr*ck?
One interesting note, apparently there is a complimentary non derogative way the 'C' word can be used, as stated by one of the production managers. When asked to make this statement, he declined. Imagine that. LOL!!
@ 11:19 AM
16 Comments:
The term is foul by it's very nature and is only intended for use when you want to unleash the mother of all curses.
Not sure why the C-word conveys so much venom. I think there are deep and angry connotations that go along with the word. I also think phonetically, it just sounds terrible.
Fuzz said it all.
I have learned, since this mornings meeting, that the hats the air force troupes wear were nick named C**** caps.
I happen to be one of the people who just don't think it's ever an appropriate term. Phoenix is right, it does sound terrible.
Why does it sound so terrible? I've personally never heard anyone use it, so I dunno why it has such a bad connotation. And I dunno what the facination with that word is. Use it, don't use it. Who cares???
lol..wierd.
Technically, "bitch" can be complimentary and used in a way not meant to be derogatory. (But I admit I never heard c*** used in complimentary fashion.)
(By the way, look who's off total bed rest!)
In fact, just about any derogatory word can be embraced by the group it's being against, and ta-da! -- not derogatory anymore. How about, "We're here, we're queer, get used to it" and "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy"? All it took was for a few gay guys to say, "Hell, yeah, I'm queer," and suddenly the word is practically a compliment.
"Geek" is now a compliment to a computer savvy person.
There's a blog out there called "Bookslut," which is a totally cool name for a blog. Wish I would've thought of it.
Bottom line: "C***" doesn't really bother me. In fact, the only reason I'm writing it as "c***" is because it's you blog and you aleady wrote it that way. If I were on my blog, I'd just spell it out. Pr*ck, too. :)
LOL! I know you would Jessica. :D
BTW, congratts on getting off bed rest!!! Good deal!
I think all of you have said exactly what I think. I would rather not hear it, just the sound of the word bothers my ears. I heard my mother use it once when I was a teen and we were trying to drive around NYC. Some dumba** cut us off and she flipped my mother off and mom called her the C-word. I as a teen was MORTIFIED!!!! LOL!!
If one wants to permentantly end a relationship the C*** word is about as good as it gets. Time and place for everything. Now who's hungry? :-D
big mama, LOL!! Your mom??
treé, I'd love a carrot! :)
Sherri, I just happen to have a spare carrot or two hanging around. Do you like them raw? :-)
I think when used in the proper context, and here is the key...not overused, then I think it's not only ok to use it, I think it's downright funny. I like to use the word when referring to policemen...I know they don't like to be called cops...that is the word..right? Kidding, but I do believe it can be used in the right setting...
Yep, my MOM!!!
treé, of course I do. Come on over, I'm having lunch right now.
thomas, why, yes of course, I am referring to cops. LOL
ben, you are a much better person than I, I find myself unable to do anything but swear at times. Ugh!
big mama, :D
I don't think my Mom knew that word. I wish I didn't. It is gross.
I love your website. It has a lot of great pictures and is very informative.
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