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The "F" word...

#101
Shortie said:
:roflmao: Only in public "polite" conversation. I've been working in the NYC corporate world for going on 25 years - nobody thinks twice about the f word, or any other such word as long as it's not excessive, and it's put to good use. It's part of everyday speech - same in most big cities. Personally, if I encounter someone who's bothered by the f word, I avoid them - probably some sort of nutcase. (At least in NYC...)
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My work is filled with professionals in a often stressful environment and this meme often applies more often than not. Let's face it. Swearing can be both a stress release and get a crowd going.
 

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#102
TheCrimsonKing said:
I think most of the people on this website are American, where swearing seems to be looked down on more, but if you ever go to Ireland, the UK or Australia works like f--- and s--- and c--- are part of regular conversation.
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Can confirm.... we call everyone the C word as a term of endearment hahahaha. Gotta remember not to say it to international bands when touring or you almost get beaten up :P
 
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If the word doesn't enhance your stage show, then it isn't necessary, but it's also not the end of the world. Unless crowd or genre dictate otherwise. Never had this problem, but now I'll be looking out. Best to stamp it out before it gets to where I'm seeking advice for it. Hope you resolve the issue. Good luck!
 
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#110
I suppose the type of venue/crowd would dictate if it were appropriate or not.
Personally, I drop the F bomb a lot, but I do try and pay attention to my surroundings.
If it's older folks or more family-oriented I'd say it's probably not cool. But I think generally in a bar setting it's not a big deal unless you have some personal knowledge that it's not acceptable by the owner/operators.
 
#113
Kmonk said:
Completely classless. No reason to use it at a gig. People who use it do so because they think it makes them sound cool. It actually makes them sound unprofessional.
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"People who use it do so because they think it makes them sound cool. It actually makes them sound unprofessional."

Thats funny. unprofessional. Yeah, like countless award wining, platinum selling artists cuss during their concerts all the time. They must be unprofessional.

Christ people. Get over yourselves. Stop trying to be offended at everything.
 
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#114
It depends on how it is used and the gig really... I've been seen many bands use is and it doesn't bother me (Dave Grohl comes to mind), I've been guilty of it myself. However, I saw a somehow well known band once and the BL kept dropping bombs and, as amazing as their show was, it was a huge turn off and you could feel the audience not digging it at all.
 
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#117
Morrighan said:
Swearing's a great art, and I've never encountered a better swearing language than Russian. And I could give a silver pin who may be offended by my presence. I've had quite enough of a lifetime being told to please others. That said, I do not swear as a habit but when I do I really mean it.

As to the OP, for me it's far more interesting (and useful) to see what a choice word triggers in yourself and examine that.
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MegaSwing said:
Any way you slice it, there isn't much class to it.
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I agree with the first quote and in regards to the more interesting trigger issue, I wonder what the word "class" signifies to the second quoter, and if that person ever experienced swearing as an art form. I agree with the Fry video posted here, (great to hear Fry and Laurie bits this morning), the Brits also have a traditional art form of swearing, but never the upper classes (well not quite), they are still bothered by "The Big D" (which is damn) as my parent's generation was. Those poor folks were tied to more psychological & behavioral restrictions than we can conceive...all slaves gotta keep they mouths shut! Actually the upper class men would savor a good swear in the company of men with a cigar and a fine whisky. An exclusive indulgence.
Today it all depends on the person doing the swearing. If they are negative, it will be negative. If they are engaging, it's a joyful art form if the person wishes to use it. Some jazz musicians copy Miles and say mf'r every other sentence. "so what?"
sometimes swearing includes you in the society.
 
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we had a guitard/keytard with us for a little while and he was one of those who had to commendier the Mike between songs, which is usually with us...the acoustic guitartard and drumtards territory and at one point he said he had a enema scheduled for the next day.

we booted him.

why would someone think that's acceptable unless you're Zappa
 

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