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Tag: profanity

Swearing in Literature? Fuck Yes.

Posted on: 24 July 2016 Last updated on: 19 July 2016 Written by: Josh King Comments: 0

What annoys me most about soap operas is when a character says: “I just can’t freakin’ stand this anymore!” or, “I flipping hate you, I really do!” or, “What do you mean I’m not the chuffin’ father?”

Like all other words, “bad” language has its purpose.

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