Swear words.

[Why??]

Where did swear words come from? and who decided what was offensive to say and what wasn't? It's something I've often thought about but never knew the answer.

[Quizmonster]

You'll find some background on the topic by clicking here

[Xollob]

Interesting article with plenty of links here.

[GMH]

They come from the mouths of Billy Connolly, Ozzy Ozbourne, Gordon Ramsay and kids on council estates with ASBOs.

Well they do, don't they?

[shammydodger]

A good book to read is "The English Tongue" by Bill Bryson. Maybe not as high brow as some, but certainly accessible and humorous.

[spacechimp]

Does putting it in the middle of a word work? |****| ******

[spacechimp]

No, it doesn't. *********

[hiflier]

Don't forget PENISton