outerlimits Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 can't figure it out, but there is this certain word that makes women go ballistic. you know the word. i've asked my wife why, and still have no clue, other than not to ask again. i even tried to figure out an equitable word that offends men, but i couldn't come up with one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I have no idea what you're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 feelings! the word really steps on their feelings. jmho lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I have no idea what you're talking about. cu*t that's what i'm going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Lord, it could be just about ANYTHING. Worse yet, it could change from day to day. Hell, even I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Ho Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 With my wife THE word is whatever comes out of my mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 If so, it's not going away any time soon. This a word the etymology of which is lost in prehistory. I'd say it's going to be with us for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoMiE Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) Some words are better left unspoken. Edited February 27, 2009 by HoMiE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I called a woman a c*nt once. It didn't go well. I had to have a special meeting about it and apoligize to her. Our relationship was never the same. I agree. A very powerful word to be used very cautiously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry cazes Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 It's all about respect. Words can be very powerful and everyone has their own personal boundaries of decency. No surprises here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I would guess the closest for a man would be advising him that he had genitalia that appear to belong on a flea. Still the C-bomb has, for whatever reason, been officially designated as the thermonuclear 1,000,000 kiloton deathray of all words. In some states I believe it is valid defense for assault and battery charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Ah, yes. The "C" word. Learned that one about 20 years ago when a petite little woman I knew decked a guy for using it. This may also be an age related word as I don't believe it has the same effect on Gen X women. All I know is that I'm never going to ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Are you talking about the word 'No'? Seems to raise some SERIOUS ire in my house.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Keep in mind that this very same word isn't considered all that offensive by anybody in the UK (at least in my few trips there) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speculatorking Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Yes that word is very heavy. I'd rather take my chances insulting Allah. Ahhh, that might not be very smart either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Keep in mind that this very same word isn't considered all that offensive by anybody in the UK (at least in my few trips there) In polite circles we just say "See you next Tuesday" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 "Can't Understand Normal Thinking". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 There was a time when people did not use foul language around women. Its hard to know what words would offend who...some things are better left un said. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino_aki Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 On the other hand, with certain women, in certain situations, used in conjunction with descriptive terminology of certain physical actions, that word will, umm, heighten the excitement of the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 B!tch is right up there on the same level... and why do we use *&*^ instead of just typing the word? It's not like everyone c&n't re*d bet&een t&e l!nes. Jeez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeeler Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 "Can't Understand Normal Thinking". :roflol: :roflol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Joe Rogan has a skit around Magic words. There are three magic words left in existence in the English language. This is one of them. The other two are love... and the n-word. And if you think about it - the reactions those words can provoke - he's not wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pittbug Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Keep in mind that this very same word isn't considered all that offensive by anybody in the UK (at least in my few trips there) In polite circles we just say "See you next Tuesday" SYNT doesn't have the same ring to it somehow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 See You = C U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I would have to agree with Gentleman Jim. I was and I am sure many of my fellow BE'rs were raised to be gentlemen. Yes, I use coarse language, far too often and I have to watch myself. Comes from years of being around construction and th like. Also today we seem to have lost some of the inhibitions we once possessed. What would have and did wind Lenny Bruce in jail is not on TV at 8pm and earlier. I find it amusing when I slip and a female shooter is present. I apologize and they tell me no prob, I hear worse all the time. My reaction is Yes, but it shouldn't be from me, Mom and Pop Norman did a better job and Pop would have tanned my hide had he heard me cut loose like that around a lady. I still chuckle about the story; lady walks up to door, fellow opens it, she dresses him down, 'You don't have to open the door for me because I' a lady, I can do it myself', to which he replies, 'I didn't open it because you're a lady, I did because I'm a gentleman.' Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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