I doubt if there are very many rational people in this world to whom the word 'fuck' is particularly diabolical or revolting or totally forbidden.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Tynan doubts many rational people find the word 'fuck' truly diabolical or forbidden.
- In plain terms
- He thinks few rational people really hate that word.
- What can you take from it?
- Obsession with profanity is often irrational.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do words offend?
- Is this really forbidden?
Another view
Some people do have genuine cultural or religious objections.
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