- There was a show went out in the summer of this year on BBC2 where the history of words was explored, how they came about, their various meanings etc. I can't remember the name of the show but Germaine Greer was taxed with researching the word 'cunt'. I found Greer's approach to this theme both funny and serious because she delved into the misconceptions we have about it and many of the myths that surround it. I also have a lot of respect for Germaine Greer and read some of her books as a young male growing up in a single parent home (my folks split up).
I frequently use the word 'cunt', both in my writing and everyday usage. I also use 'bastard', 'bollocks / bollix', 'dickhead', 'fanny', 'fuckwit', 'knob-jockey' and 'wanker'. I'm curious, what are other members opinions on these words? Do you find them offensive or like me, do you find yourself muttering them when agitated as a way to describe annoying people or situations? Oh, I also use them when describing the weather over here in Northern Ireland which is frequently a 'fucker'.
I admit that I do attempt to control my use of these words around young people, my mum and my sister...