2022-10-16
37 分钟What’s the purpose of profanity? Why is cursing on the rise? And will Angela finally swear off swearing?
Before we begin, this episode is about swear words.
In the course of their discussion, Steven and Angela say a lot of swear words.
We've bleeped out the most objectionable ones, but you'll still hear some unpleasant language.
So if you don't like swearing or you're listening with kids, you might want to skip this one.
Now, here's our show.
Remember, I'm the one with potty mouth.
I'm Angela Duckworth.
I'm Stephen Dubner, and you're listening to.
No stupid questions today on the show.
Why are people offended by swear words?
Whoa.
I can't believe someone said that.
So, Angie, let me start with a warning to whoever is doing the bleeping on this episode.
You are going to be very busy over the next half hour.
This is going to be a lot of censorship.
Here's what I want to talk to you about today.
There is a lot more swearing or cursing in public these days, including words that didn't used to be spoken at all in most circumstances, like mother, people calling each other, hey, mother, how's it going?
Is that true, by the way, or is that just Steven Dubner's casual observations?
The data on more swearing?
Yeah.