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History of Swear Words

History of Swear Words (2021)

January. 05,2021

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History of Swear Words

This proudly profane series explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.

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History of Swear Words

2021

This proudly profane series explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2021

6 Episode

Episode 1 - F**k

January. 05,2021

The silly putty of the English language, our most malleable swear word can refer to sex, rage, confusion, excitement and a whole lot more.

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Episode 2 - Sh*t

January. 05,2021

With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile — and sometimes even positive.

Episode 3 - Bitch

January. 05,2021

Though it literally means "female dog," in recent years, some women have started to reclaim the "B word" as a term of strength and solidarity.

Episode 4 - D**k

January. 05,2021

You can have one or you can be one. But how did an unassuming nickname for "Richard" become one of our most popular swear words?

Episode 5 - Pu**y

January. 05,2021

From its feline origins to its modern slang uses describing genitalia or insulting manhood, learn how "pu**y" has stood the test of time.

Episode 6 - Damn

January. 05,2021

Though quite mild when compared with its profane brethren, "damn" has maintained its meaning from biblical times and can still pack a punch even today.

This proudly profane series explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.