1965: First use of the f– word on TV is on 13 November 1965 by literary agent Kenneth Tynan (UK) during a satirical discussion show entitled BBC3.
In 2012, the Supreme Court ruled against FCC sanctions against Fox and ABC — for foul language used on live awards shows before 2004 and a scene involving brief nudity, respectively — asserting that the networks were not given “fair notice” as to what constituted indecency because the rules were so vague.
Fart, as it turns out, is one of the oldest rude words we have in the language: Its first record pops up in roughly 1250, meaning that if you were to travel 800 years back in time just to let one rip, everyone would at least be able to agree upon what that should be called.
Federal law prohibits obscene, indecent and profane content from being broadcast on the radio or TV.
Although there's no hard-lines or consensus on a certain age, the general recommendation will be: Never use the f-word if you are under the age of 13. Strongly avoid using the word if you are under the age of 18.
Young children often swear because they're exploring language. They might be testing a new word, perhaps to understand its meaning. Sometimes swearing happens accidentally when children are learning to say words. Children might also be trying to express a feeling like frustration.
Derogatory or obscene names are banned in California. Only the 26 characters of the English alphabet are allowed, which rules out umlauts and others.
On average, the most profanities per episode can be found in US crime drama series, The Wire, with an average of 102 swears per episode. The Sopranos, following the exploits of warring mafia families, is high on both lists alongside slum comedy Shameless and Orange is the new Black.
Noun. w-word (plural w-words) (euphemistic) The word whore.
Cursing countries which swear the most - and the least
Coming out on top as the most likely to use explicit language online is France. The French have 7.59% - or seven in every 100 people - using curse words online per year.
Vulgarity and offensiveness. In certain circles the word is considered merely a common profanity with an often humorous connotation. For example, a person may be referred to as a 'fart', or an 'old fart', not necessarily depending on the person's age.
Then in 1970, Robert Altman's comedy M*A*S*H became the first major studio film to use the f-word, a passing comment during a football scene.
The news was revealed to him during an appearance at The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. When host Jimmy Fallon told Jackson that Hill is first on the list, The Banker star replied: “That's some bulls***.” Hill has used a total of 376 curse words in film history, followed by Leonardo DiCaprio who has cursed 361 times.
According to Fallon's source Jonah Hill tops the list, uttering 376 swears throughout his filmography. Leonardo DiCaprio picks up second place with 361. And Jackson takes the bronze with just 301 swears.
Children aged 5-11 years might swear to express emotions, get a reaction, or fit in socially. It's good to talk with children about swearing. They can understand that some words hurt or offend others. You can help children find other ways to express emotions.
The hospital may ask you to fill out the birth certificate before you leave. But if you need more time, you do not have to decide at the hospital. If you do not choose a name within 10 days, the state will make a birth certificate for “baby boy” or “baby girl” with the mother's last name.
California is among the states that prohibit accents, but do allow hyphens and apostrophes. Here are examples of illegal baby names in the U.S. per USBirthCertificates.com: King.
Parenting coach Sarah Rosensweet, of Toronto, said swearing around your children is really a personal choice. “If you don't mind your children swearing, go ahead and swear in front of them. If you don't want them to, don't swear in front of them,” she said.
Elementary and middle school:
Absolutely no cursing at home. For young children, behaviors at home become imprints for behaviors in the world. Small children are not able to distinguish what's appropriate in different environments.
For many teens, swearing is a way of fitting in with peers and “trying out” adult behaviours, adds Arnall. “It tends to peak in the early teen years, and then diminishes as teens mature.” So don't worry that the newly expanded vocabulary of your 13-year-old daughter means she's doomed to a life as a potty mouth.
vince. a word used to indicate that one has just farted.
When you fart in the shower, the gas immediately enters the surrounding atmosphere, and hence they smell worse. The warm air may also be a factor as convection currents will cause the gas to rise straight to your nose.