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NEWS ABOUT: cursing

cursing stories: 5 news summaries

Bleeping White House Better Watch Its Mouth

At least around reporters suddenly quoting official profanity

Oct 12, 09 12:29 PM CDT
(Newser) - Lately, the White House has had quite the potty mouth. Barack Obama called Kanye West a “jackass,” Joe Biden told a senator to “gimme a fucking break!” and one top economic adviser said that America hadn’t had its “holy shit” moment. That’s an... More »

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Barack Obama • Joe Biden • media • swearing • cursing • Obama administration

 Serena's Tirade: 
 What Would Her 
 Church Think? 

Jehovah's Witnesses no fans of cursing—but she won't face big trouble

Sep 16, 09 4:14 PM CDT
(Newser) - Serena Williams is a Jehovah’s Witness, which causes Slate to wonder: What does her religion think about her foul-mouthed outburst at the US Open? Jehovah’s Witnesses “discourage members from any sort of foul language on the grounds that it's expressly forbidden in the Bible,” writes Juliet... More »

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religion • tennis • Serena Williams • referee • profanity • cursing • Jehovah's Witness

COMMENTARY

 James Joyce 
 Beat Britney to 
 the Dirty Pun 

Many artists have snuck in 'If you see Kay' line

Mar 19, 09 2:41 PM CDT
(Newser) - Britney Spears' not-so-subtle pun in her single "If U Seek Amy" (say it fast) may seem devilishly naughty, but completely original it is not. Many musicians have used the similarly racy "If you see Kay" line—from blues pianist Memphis Slim to Norwegian punk band Turbonegro—which was... More »

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Britney Spears • pop music • James Joyce • singer • William Shakespeare • cursing

 LA to Declare 'Cuss-Free Week' 

15-year-old founder of No Cussing Club hopes for more respectful city

Mar 1, 09 4:23 PM CST
(Newser) - Millions of angry drivers will be reduced to stunned silence if Los Angeles County passes No Cussing Week, the AP reports. The expected announcement from the county board of supervisors next week follows a campaign by 15-year-old McKay Hatch, who started a club against swearing. "It's not about forcing... More »

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Los Angeles • swearing • cursing

Why Do Kids Love to Cuss?

Parents and peers
foist 'bad words' on virgin ears, but it may not be a big flippin' deal

Mar 27, 08 12:34 PM CDT
(Newser) - Kids swear. They swear like sailors. Why is that, and should parents be worried? NPR decided to investigate and found, logically enough, that kids swear because they pick up the words from others, particularly mom and dad. “That’s just language learning,” says psychologist Paul Bloom. “These... More »

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parenting • children • obscenity • swearing • cursing

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