Do you watch your language? A new study says many Americans don’t. In fact, it finds that the U.S. ranks among the top countries for frequent profanity use.
According to the research, swearing has become a regular part of daily conversation for many, especially among younger generations. While some see it as lazy speech, others argue it’s an expressive outlet—and can even help relieve stress or build social bonds.
Director Max, who holds a Master’s in Linguistics and Behavioral Sciences from Montana Tech’s School of Literary Studies, chimed in: “Swearing can serve a real purpose—it’s expressive and emotional. Some of my favorite words are… well, maybe not for TV.”
Our contributor couple, Doug and Jamie Baker, had split reactions.
Doug said, “People have gotten lazy. They don’t want to choose better words. It’s just idiotic half the time.” But when asked if he swears in private, he added with a smile, “Sure. I just prefer not to do it in public. At home, I let it fly.”
Jamie agreed—mostly. “In public, no. But at home, yeah, I’ll drop a few bombs now and then. Sometimes it just feels good.”
The verdict? Whether you find swearing funny, offensive, or just another part of speech, it’s clearly not going away anytime soon.
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By: Fred Roggin
June 21, 2025
