threeCs Loc: Allen Texas

If any of you have been watching the TV show Yellowstone you will know what I am speaking of.

When " Gone with the Wind" was shown in a theater in Sweetwater, Texas in the 1940s I was not allowed to see it because of the language used. "I don't give a Damn". You had to be over sixteen, I think was the age requirement, in any case I was not eligible to see it.

I grew up in ranch country in Nolan County, Texas. My Dad worked part time for the large ranchers in the area as most other small time rancher/farmers did to supplement their income. Most ranchers only had a hand full of full time ranch hands.

While watching Yellowstone the F word is a very regularly used word. I don't remember that being the case when I was growing up, Cursing was freely used by most ranch hands including my Dad but not the F word.

Cursing was also not used around females and small children. I was subjected to it by the other ranch hands because my Dad used curse words.

The F word has become so commonly used today you hear it every where you turn. Comedians, elected officials, many TV shows, players, and many others. You see it on clothing worn in public.

You can look up where the word came from but no one is for sure. One story goes that it originated from the " Fornication Under Consent of King, but that has not been proven. I think every language has a word meaning the same thing.

Don't get me wrong, I am not a prude and will let loose with a few curse words at times but the F word is not one that I use.

Those of you with military backgrounds will remember FUBAR but that is also a word I don't use.

DB Ed Loc: Brock, Nebraska southeast ne

You are so right. People use it all time on face book. As often as I hear it, it still shocks me.

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

Agree with you 3C, I try not to swear at all, but do slip up once in awhile. Remember FUBAR well. Don't think the younger folks will know that one. I do love the "Yellowstone" series, great acting.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

One of the versions I heard was that unfaithful cheaters were put in the stocks in the town square with a sign either around their necks or carved into the wood for which the initials stood for
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. It doesn’t seem fitting the way it is tossed around today. Unfortunately, I have to admit I use it far too much and wish I could stop. Probably didn’t help that my Dad was a Manager of a trucking company and I was exposed to all sorts of interesting language when I was young, but not an excuse by any means. I will continue to strive to improve...

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

Was military Viet Nam and also a jock in H.S.and college. Not a good combination for this topic!

Big TC Loc: Raytown, MO.

My understanding the word f#$k came from a sentence. The sentence is " for using carnal knowledge ". F#$k.

FixorFish Loc: SW Oregon

But can you name another word that is even close to being as versatile ?
It's a noun, a verb, a pronoun(ers), an adjective(er) an action(ing), a stop in action(ed), a pronouncement, an expletive when you smash or cut your finger, just so very versatile, right ?
It's also the one word that can make you look uneducated, lazy, crude, ambivalent to your present company's standards and social mores....and get you kicked out of a bar quicker than anything else, other than fighting.
I use the word far too much, for far too many instances, for a guy with a fairly large vocabulary, so I guess I just fall into the category of "lazy", in my word choice, sometimes.
I sometimes think people (like the writers on Yellowstone) are just using it to emphasize a point or trying to breed familiarity...works occasionally, offends regularly....mixed thoughts on a TV show using it so frequently.
I grew up in a cattleman's family scenario (infinitely smaller spread !...lol), we had "hands" who uttered it constantly, others who disdained such language and read their Bible at lunch break.
Awareness of your surroundings and common sense should be the dictates of the word's use.

Hope this finds you having an effin' good day !....... LOL !

Larry M Loc: North Clairmount, San Diego

I never heard of FUBAR, I can probably guess the first two letters but not the other three.
I'm 74 and X Navy.

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

Beyon all recognition

I'm 76 and X Navy

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

SNAFU?
Situation Normal All ... Up

BOHICA?
Bend Over Here It Comes Again

Jeremy Loc: America

I am surprised as well some of the language on Internet TV shows. The reason its allowed is because its 'Internet on demand type programming. It will not be allowed on TV. Cable and Internet are not regulated the same as TV by the FCC. Is that effing cool or effing NOT cool?

Larry M Loc: North Clairmount, San Diego

I knew about SNAFU but not the other one.
Must of lead a shelter life.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

I have worked with many Vets and have learned many lessons over the years.

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

FUBAR was more of a jarhead and groundpounder thing. We in the Navy were more refined.

Larry M Loc: North Clairmount, San Diego