Ever heard someone say “People who swear are lazy with language”? Yeah… that’s total bullshit. Here’s what the studies actually show: - Vocabulary & FluencyTimothy Jay & Kristin Janschewitz’s research found that people who can rattle off swears quickly also score higher in overall verbal fluency. In other words: good at swearing, good at words. - Creativity & Emotional ExpressionMultiple linguistic studies show that swearing is linked to emotional intelligence and creative flexibility — making up fresh insults is a literal brain workout. - Honesty & IntegrityA 2017 study by Feldman, Lian, Kosinski, & Stillwell found profanity in social media posts correlated with honesty — swearing folks are more likely to “tell it like it is.” - Pain ReliefRichard Stephens’ famous “cold water bucket” experiments proved people endure pain longer when swearing compared to using neutral words. Shit actually makes you stronger. TL;DR for The Swear Salon: Swearing = bigger vocab, sharper wit, more honesty, and even physical toughness. 👉 What do you think? Does swearing make you sound smarter, funnier, or just more real?

Not all swears are “fuck” and “shit.” Some cultures went wildly creative. Following our previous post on donkey insults from ancient Egypt, let’s take a look at parallel cross-cultural evolution of donkey insults. In Ancient Greece, one of the nastiest things you could call someone was basically: 👉 “Son of a donkey’s shit-eater.” Yeah. Imagine saying that across the agora. Brutal, specific, and humiliating. What’s cool is it shows how swears are snapshots of culture: in a world where donkeys were everywhere, this hit way harder than “piece of shit” does today. 💬 What do you think — is this more insulting, funnier, or just… weird compared to modern swears? And do you know a swear from another culture most people here wouldn’t? Drop it 👇

Ever notice how “fake swears” like frick, fudge, freaking, fork, shoot somehow still feel like swearing — even though they’re not? Like, you can feel the “fuck” despite not hearing it. That’s because our brains react more to: - The sound pattern (short, sharp, plosive consonants like f and k). - The social cue (tone of voice, emphasis). - The context (we expect a swear there, so even the substitute hits). So in a way, “fork you!” works because your brain auto-fills the taboo word anyway. It’s swearing with training wheels. 🚲 “Fuck” will get HR on you, but “Fork” sends the message just as well 😆 💬 Discussion Prompt What’s the funniest or most creative fake swear you’ve ever heard or used? (Fork, frack, fudgesicle… or something completely wild?)

It’s with a proud heart that we welcome @Richard Holley into the next level. As of this moment, they are given the title of A.P.E. Apprentice Practitioner of Expletives. 👏 👏 👏

Ever wanted to truly master one of the most flexible, filthy, and funny words in the English language? 👉 I just launched a full course inside this community on the history, power, and creativity of shit. From medieval myths to meme culture, from German Scheiße to Spanish mierda, from “shitstorm” to “the shit” — it’s all here. 🚨Available to everyone once you reach level 2 (A.P.E)! 🚨 What you’ll get: - 📜 Origins & history (yes, ancient Romans and medieval monks were talking shit). - 🎭 Funny vs Angry deployments (why “you piece of shit” stings but “holy shit” cracks us up). - 🎬 Shit in movies, music & memes (from South Park to shitposting). - 🌍 Global flavors (merde, gówno, kuso… shit’s cousins around the world). - ✨ How to create your own personal shit-signature — a swear calling card only YOU own. This isn’t just a lesson — it’s entertainment, edutainment, and a deep dive into how swearing makes us laugh, bond, and vent. 💥 If you’ve ever said “get your shit together” or “this is the shit,” this course will make you hear those words in a whole new way. 👉 Check it out, drop your favorite shit-phrases in the comments, and let’s keep talking shit together.