S01 E012021-01-05 / 20 MIN
F**K
The silly putty of the English language, our most malleable swear word can refer to sex, rage, confusion, excitement and a whole lot more.
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HISTORY OF SWEAR WORDS
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This proudly profane series explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.
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S01 E022021-01-05 / 20 MIN
SH*T
With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile, and sometimes even positive.
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S01 E032021-01-05 / 20 MIN
BITCH
Though it literally means "female dog," in recent years, some women have started to reclaim the "B word" as a term of strength and solidarity.
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S01 E042021-01-05 / 20 MIN
D**K
You can have one or you can be one. But how did an unassuming nickname for "Richard" become one of our most popular swear words?
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S01 E052021-01-05 / 20 MIN
PU**Y
From its feline origins to its modern slang uses describing genitalia or insulting manhood, learn how "pu**y" has stood the test of time.
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S01 E062021-01-05 / 20 MIN
DAMN
Though quite mild when compared with its profane brethren, "damn" has maintained its meaning from biblical times and can still pack a punch even today.
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