why r there such things as bad words?
372192
There are no bad words...just words that have a connotation of being "bad".
39190
IMHO: Swear words are invented and used for two reasons: 1. to verbally demonstrate that what you want to say should be taken more seriously than what you normally say, OR 2. to warn or threaten the listener that you are emotionally moving into a more dangerous level(physically threatening).
981087
Because people tend to get nasty and angry with things they do not them themselves understand or participate in. So they lash out to make themselves heard instead of just biting their tongue and not showing that they don't know. What was it grandma use to say, ohh yeah. People might think your a fool but open your mouth and then they will know for sure.
70848
Might wanna try growing up. Show me anywhere in the bible where it says that SH*T is a bad word. It says don't curse. To damn something is to curse it. People think that some guy invents a word and because it is vulger TO THEIR STANDARDS that it must be a sin. \n\nDude, if you think that F**K and SH*T and CO*K and PU$$Y are sins, go to college and getr educated and if you've already been to college try going to one that isn't walking hand in hand with the lord.
678652
Because people in this world are stupid, fearful, and/or mean.  There is a lot more to it, but basically everyone who is expressing hatred of any kind falls into one of those three categories.  Stupid, fearful, or mean.
395917
The selection of words would have to do with proper speech and improper or slang. The "cuss" words refers to curse or the words used to wish some harm or bad thing to another person. The Bible makes the difference in the heart. We are to use our speech for others well being and encouragement. I can say that some foods make me sick and nothing is offensive about that. But if I say to another person "you make me sick" I have used my speech to hurt another and this is wrong.
119970
Actually, I don't think anybody should be using ANY of those words.  Why should anybody be derogatory about ANY race?  What's the point of that?  People are people, dear. I say ban them all!  (I've never even heard of some of those words!)
372428
There are some people in this world who are just poluting our society and spreading dirty things as much as dirty they are. I really think people should stop using bad words in their questions and answers and most of all we should report about those people who are doing this.
706246
I am very much against profanity, profanity is low and dirty, profanity could never be food, but toxic waste.\n\nUneducated people curse and use obscene language and vulgarity along with sleazy demeanor, profanity is undesirable and poor. \nI stay away from people like that. No question about it, who'd want to be around that.
315040
Words are not offensive...the thoughts and intentions of the one USING them is the offensive thing. Words are ways to communicate and are innocent in and of themselves.
649434
i agree with you.im really saddened by the use of words.poor grammar and too much profanity.even the innuendoes of sex is repulsive. i  also think that word play is out of hand like they becomes dey.i had to read a question 3 times to understand it.i just dont think that the askers are involved enough to make a simple statement and not as intelligent as they want to be.
199570
The F word is Anglo Saxon.  Most others are corruptions of body parts.  My favourite is my old grandad's: 'Bad cess to you'.   It took me a long time to figure it out, but the cess is as in cesspit.
670467
my kids are still young so we are still pretty much referring to them as bad words!! \n\nbut, as they get older it will be cussing...because I grew up with cussing.
414674
Curse words date back to the early 17th century. It was said that Witches invented them. It was believed that when a witch put a spell (or a curse) on something, they would yell certain words. These words were thus believed to hold bad things and were not accepted. The history passed on for years and years, however, in the 1900's people started using the words as a means of pillory. The meaning of the words continued to evolve and are what we hear today.\n\n\n\nBy the way - that is a bunch of BS, but it is believeable!
187522
No, bad words are by default "neutral". It is its intention and usage that makes it offensive. Different cultures have different ways of perceiving various words. As such, some culture may not consider a particular word overly offensive, than as much as a form of expression - e.g. Great Scott! I suggest further reading of an article by Claudia Chapman published in Mothering magazine (see sources).
74727
Contrary to common notions I think that cussing at times is actually very intelligent, at least linguistically. What better way than to emphisise one's frustration, grief, surprise, happiness etc. In a manner of speaking it can be very eloquent, if not over used. There are "ok" words to use that can be more hurtful than curse words but they are not considered bad.
890263
a bad word. a derogatory term for a woman who acts sleazily or mean. it is commonly used as a term of endearment for girls.it really means female dog.