bossrocks Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) I agree, the t word is also making an appearence, come on mods. He is a mod!!! I don't have a problem with the word per se, I think its one of the best in the English language - one of the few you can truly spit out with hatred when necessary. But its becoming so over-used these days that when you really want to pull it out of the bag for dramatic effect, its impact is lessened. A lot of the time it just sounds forced. Edited January 8, 2013 by bossrocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parigby Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 He is a mod!!! I don't have a problem with the word per se, I think its one of the best in the English language - one of the few you can truly spit out with hatred when necessary. But its becoming so over-used these days that when you really want to pull it out of the bag for dramatic effect, its impact is lessened. A lot of the time it just sounds forced. Why on earth would you want to spit out in hatred, a word, on a forum devoted to football and which is being read / contributed to by a whole age range of fans, from the very old to the youngest. It is a sad indictment of mans ability to communicate without the need for resorting to profanities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Always been a big fan of the word 'bollocks', so versatile and always reminds me of this….. As for the original description of Corney, have to say I agree and have done for some time…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclaire Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Why not use the word dick? The C-word tends to be derogatory to women by its meaning, regardless of who it is aimed at. Rubbish! While I agree that keeping the forum cleanish makes it more inclusive, it's absolute rot to suggest any difference between :censored: and cock in terms of offence. I suggest we use the word "Warnock" instead, as in "you absolute Warnock" and "what a load of Warnocks" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Rubbish! While I agree that keeping the forum cleanish makes it more inclusive, it's absolute rot to suggest any difference between :censored: and cock in terms of offence. I suggest we use the word "Warnock" instead, as in "you absolute Warnock" and "what a load of Warnocks" One small change can mean a lot, I knew a manager at work who wasn't too happy when his name was wrongly shown in correspondence... instead of A Hart the typist had sent a letter out ending...yours sincerely..A Fart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scan Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Without Corney we might not have a club to write posts about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Tripe. The C bomb is these days commonly used to describe someone or something that is completely out of order. Nothing else. Unless she's being a :censored: that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Rubbish! While I agree that keeping the forum cleanish makes it more inclusive, it's absolute rot to suggest any difference between :censored: and cock in terms of offence. I suggest we use the word "Warnock" instead, as in "you absolute Warnock" and "what a load of Warnocks" An interesting philosophical point here, which I have argued many times with a rug-munching friend. For me the term, "wanking," is purely and only applicable to stabbing the cat/feeding the ducks, whereas she maintains that it also covers feeding the ponty (one's own or someone else's). We need to clarify this before we can safely call girls, "Warnocks." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Derogatory to women? A lot of women i've known have been complete cnuts……. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) An interesting philosophical point here, which I have argued many times with a rug-munching friend. For me the term, "wanking," is purely and only applicable to stabbing the cat/feeding the ducks, whereas she maintains that it also covers feeding the ponty (one's own or someone else's). We need to clarify this before we can safely call girls, "Warnocks." What's a ponty ? Edited January 8, 2013 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scratch2000uk Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Did he congratulate Dickov for tolerating such a :censored: for boss for almost three years? I think, A quivering mound of love pudding, is a decnet alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 What's a ponty ? Sorry, "pony." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Sorry, "pony." lol...thought it was a new swear word... I lead a sheltered life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimeblue Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) Why on earth would you want to spit out in hatred, a word, on a forum devoted to football and which is being read / contributed to by a whole age range of fans, from the very old to the youngest. It is a sad indictment of mans ability to communicate without the need for resorting to profanities. Bollocks. I wish I could articulate myself better... Language evolves and many 'profanities' become an accepted part of the English language. Can be overused but sometimes a a bit of filth is needed to emphasise a point. Don't think there's any evidence to suggest those that swear are less intelligent than those that don't. Edited January 8, 2013 by longtimeblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossrocks Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Why on earth would you want to spit out in hatred, a word, on a forum devoted to football and which is being read / contributed to by a whole age range of fans, from the very old to the youngest. It is a sad indictment of mans ability to communicate without the need for resorting to profanities. I don't usually pull people up on forums for their use of English, but if you're going to lecture about man's ability to communicate, make sure you end questions with question marks. And read my post properly, I never suggested using it on a forum. I thought my saying "spit it out" was enough to indicate I was talking about its real life usage. You'll see I've down-boated people for its usage on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Language evolves and many 'profanities' become an accepted part of the English language. Can be overused but sometimes a a bit of filth is needed to emphasise a point. Don't think there's any evidence to suggest those that swear are less intelligent than those that don't. As clerkes be full subtle and full quaint. And privily he caught her by the queint Sometimes they were in common usage over 600 years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimeblue Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) I don't usually pull people up on forums for their use of English, but if you're going to lecture about man's ability to communicate, make sure you end questions with question marks. And read my post properly, I never suggested using it on a forum. I thought my saying "spit it out" was enough to indicate I was talking about its real life usage. You'll see I've down-boated people for its usage on here. It should've also been 'man's ability' rather than 'mans ability'. I'd never pull anyone up on grammar/spelling/punctuation (mine's not the best by any stretch) but it's warranted on this occasion. Edited January 8, 2013 by longtimeblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) Language evolves and many 'profanities' become an accepted part of the English language. Can be overused but sometimes a a bit of filth is needed to emphasise a point. Don't think there's any evidence to suggest those that swear are less intelligent than those that don't. As clerkes be full subtle and full quaint. And privily he caught her by the queint Sometimes they were in common usage over 600 years ago The C-word has actually evolved in a different way. It used to be the medical term used by doctors. If you look back on medical records centuries ago you will see it written nonchalantly. It's obviously become taboo, as happens to all words that are lexis in taboo topics. Best not to use them on this forum, though. I'm not bothered, personally I think they add some impetus but there are obviously people who are offended. Especially when it's used cynically like it was at first and unnecessarily. Edited January 8, 2013 by NewBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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