Popular wisdom seems to hold that 'cunt' is the most offensive curse word in the English language. I'd argue that it's beaten hands-down by 'rape'.
A couple of years ago, a complete stranger accosted me in the middle of the road, and said "Rapist! Are you going to Cannibal Corpse?"
It had a much stronger impact than if he'd said "Cunt!" or "Motherfucker!" or "Shit stained undies!" or whatever. It also made me say (not out loud, for he was not a small man) "Argh, get the fuck away from me!"
I'm not sure what my point is. Any ideas?
Posted by pearce at July 10, 2008 6:47 PMI have a friend who uses the following term fairly often: "Sweating like a rapist". Generally to indicate he is uncomfortably hot.
I don't want to like that term, but it is good.
Here is another question - would it be any better if he said "sweating like a cunt"?
Posted by: Yahweh at July 10, 2008 7:45 PMI also dislike "sweating like a rapist", largely because I first heard it used by Mark Ellis, who I think is a cunt.
"Sweating like a rapist" is at least a vivid image. If someone said "sweating like a cunt" I'd think they had English as a second language; that ain't sweat.
Posted by: Joey at July 10, 2008 8:04 PMListen you shit stained mother-raping son of a whorebot, you ain't had a point in years. It dropped off after you raped your mommma one too many times and she got wise and filled her cunt with razors.
Posted by: gratuitous at July 11, 2008 1:46 PMDad?
Posted by: Joey at July 12, 2008 12:46 AMWell, I had a point a few moments ago, but that third comment kinda knocked the wind out of me.
Ah, there it is.
I often use the word 'cunt' as an expression of frustration, much like 'shit', for instance when playing snooker or watching football.
Ah, the benefits of living in a non-English speaking country.
Besides, give it a few years and 'cunt', like 'bitch', will be used mainly for comedic purposes by white rappers and SNL-alumni.
Posted by: Martin at July 13, 2008 5:59 AMi have the word CUNT tattooed on me its one of my favorite words ever! i love showing it to people because they are so shocked to see a "vulgar" word on a young sweet looking girl. i dont think its a bad word at all... think about if i had RAPE tattooed.
Posted by: kelsey at August 15, 2008 7:15 AMYeah I think a young sweet looking girl getting a tattoo that says RAPE would probably constitute a tactical error.
Posted by: Joey at August 16, 2008 2:15 AM