Cassandra+M’s+OpEd+Article



I hate unnecessary swearing. I hate the use of the F-bomb five times in a sentence because you can't find anything intelligible to say. I hate how you call your friends b---hs "playfully" as if you think they respect you for that. Do you think people honor you for saying such things? Do you think you are a total G because of it? Well guess what? You're not.

It is understandable if you choose to spurt out the S-word if you stub your toe or if you get smacked in the face during a basketball game like I have, but why not just say "Oh my gosh!" or "Danget!". It's not as effective you say? Well, then try something different, such as saying it in your head instead of out loud or, something completely random, say something creative like those Southerners do. For example, instead of saying, "S--t man, there's no way you can get that girl.", say "There ain't a snowball's chance in hell that you can get that girl.". You will be surprised by how effective it can be. And if you think you will sound like an idiot, I can guarantee you that you will sound more like an idiot if you cuss all the time.

The truth is, when you think you are sounding cool and hip by swearing, you are really sounding like a fool. There are plenty of other words you could use other than such vulgar options. So do us all a favor and just keep your lid shut if you don't have anything useful to say.