Do you find it amusing that in movie ratings profanity is called 'mature' language?
410622
I agree. It is immature. But at the same time, I wouldn't want my kids to watch things like that. There are lots of words in the human language that can eloquently express yourself and not having to resort to profanity. Sometimes the youth see others doing it and find that it is the "in" thing to do so they do it too. This isn't being really mature. "Let's do it because someone else is and it looks cool." That's not how an adult or anyone should behave.
861998
It's suppose to be tongue-in-cheek humour, but, yes, some people may find it quite offensive. It's a stereotypical view of some of the ethic groups.
1107149
I think teenagers like to use bad words because it makes them feel more grown up.  If you'll watch them they will be talking, but when they use bad words they say them louder.  Like they want people to hear how cool they are because they can say fu*k!  It sounds silly, but I remember wanting to be grown up so badly I would swear all the time because then I sounded the part.  I had no idea how stupid I sounded until I really did grow up!  Now I get embarrassed for these young girls.  On the bus the other day (people take buses to work around here) there was a girl that was about 14 or 15 singing, "Lick this pus*y just like you should."  Everyone thought she looked and sounded really silly.  But she thought she sounded grown up.  And their  peers think the same thing.  So you have a group of girls/guys who think it sounds cool and grown up so everyone has to talk like that to be accepted.  Does that make sense???
528391
Although I'm a firm believer in freedom of speech I find it quite disturbing that people don't have a problem with using this word in front of anybody, at any time.\nIt negates any sign of intelligence that you would not find it in your vocabulary to communicate disgust, anger and other emotions without resorting to a word that literally means fornicate or sexual intercourse. Aren't our brains a little more evolved than that?\nIf you want to use it, you have the right, but other people have the right NOT to hear it everywhere!
299714
I've always thought it didn't make sense. Truth is, a lot of profanities were once perfectly acceptable words. 'C---' was used by Chaucer in the Canterbury Tales, and is the derivation of the word 'quaint' (and rhymes with how the word would have sounded in Middle English). A 'W---' was American military slang for a bed in WW2, and I'm sure you can use your own imagination for how it's meaning changed. Despite what people might tell you, no one really knows the derivation of the word 'F---' but what is known is that it's earliest recorded use is the 13th century.\nAnd so on.\nWhat I find most odd is how people substitute other words for a profanity. For example, someone might say, 'Oh sugar!' instead of a more robust, 'Oh S---!'. This, it seems to me, is daft. In this case everyone knows what the word 'sugar' is replacing and so it has the same meaning. We might say that is fine, but the word 'sugar' is not so ugly. Well, fair enough. That might be the case now but how long will it be until 'sugar' etc are deemed profanities just like our modern swear words were once acceptable.\nI don't mind swearing. There's a place for a good, well-timed, 'Oh F--- off!' And neither do I think it's a limited vocabulary. Those words do the job VERY well at times. What worries me most are the semi-literate idiots who punctuate sentences with, 'you know what I mean', 'yeah' and 'right' etc. I find that far more offensive.
384941
because either one or two things, they have been exposed to it at home and school, or they have been to a public place, such as a movie theater and overheard older kids saying it. I agree they shouldn't be speaking as they do, no one should, thats why i don't agree in the fact of PG movies having curse words in them( and don't tell me they don't cuz their are some that do)
620106
No. All profanity is abusive, regardless of context. And unprofessional.
106856
It's a problem for those who umm...don't like it? You don't have to be a prude to think that cursing and vulgar actions are inappropriate. For me it just depends on my mood.
1037423
Censorship is a dirty word, I do think there is such a thing as polite, but we in everyday life are bombarded by mfer this and f that, just turn on HBO or Cinamax, things that go on every afternoon on my tv are soft porn. I find it humorous that we all do the things that we censor ourselves with, I sh*t every morning, I fcuk every night. but I do not want you to pass the fcuking salt at the dinner table. It is really hard to understand why one thing is considered dirty and the same thing is ok. If you get it all figured out let me know.
1056023
No.  It is just how some people have fun,or get their point across more aggressively or lack other forms of vocabulary..  Some are just plain rude or demented..:)
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.
622233
Absolutely not.  Most parents would consider that language rude if said in the family setting so all the more reason it is inappropraite in a school setting.  I would not be happy if my child where in that class.
59935
depends on the "polite company".  You can judge.\nIt really isn't a "bad" word, I have used it around my students many times.\nIt did start from oral sex, but has developed beyond that, much the same as the word "jerk" started from the word that means self gratification (****off) but has evolved past the vulgarity.
732962
Yes, it's very stupid, but I will say once again...... what can you expect from a 15 years old kid, they all copy touzours (Italians and French) but touzours ''insults'' were actually funny at the beginning...... this is NOT funny and ''insulters'' don't have any limits!!!!!!!
162502
I have no idea!!!!  I don't think it's gender related, though.. I've seen it on both ends of the spectrum, it just depends on what kind of movies you like.  I find it seems to be a big deal with middle aged women, though.  Like, this is their one social outing a month or whatever and they just cackle away.... explaining the plot to each other or talking about their husband... it's like geez lady!  If you wanted to converse you shouldn't have come to a movie, you should have gone to coffee!  Get a life!!!  Guys are more likely to snigger and make sarcastic comments during movies.
463214
No, not against "profanity."  You can say whatever you want.  However, there are a collection of laws and rules that tell you when, where, how loud, and in what company you can say it.  If you are on live TV, there are different rules.  If you are in a kindergarten, other laws may apply.  If you are screaming in public, other laws may apply.\n\nAdditionally, if the "profanity" becomes "obscenity" it can be subject to legislation.  And good luck finding out what "obscenity" is (basically:  lacking in artistic, scientific, political, or other value).
1029979
I think cursing & nudity/gratuitous sex could be left out of movies completely & not be missed at all. If the writers can't come up with a more intelligent way for the actors to speak, then they need to go back to school & learn grammar & English all over again. It's not necessary to cuss to make your point. As far as the sex goes, same thing - most of the time it's not germane to the plot & if the movies got better ratings (PG versus R) more people could see the film.