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since most english swear words are anglo-saxon words that the normans deemed uncouth after conquering england, shouldn't they saying be "pardon my old english" or "pardon my anglisc"?
The whole thing irritates me. Say what you mean, and never apologize, especially a fake apology like 'pardon my French'. Instead of going through verbal gymnastics, pick a different word.
Why are certain words bad to say? I can't say I want to fuck you but I can say I want to bang you and yet they mean the same thing. Remember when battlestar galactica used the word frack instead of fuck. I use that often still.
As to why say "excuse my french" because the french language was considered by the english to be vulgar.
I never understand why anyone hears a particular word and just simply gets butt-hurt over... a word.... and a slang word at that.
"WAH WAH I don't want to hear that word! It makes me butt-hurt". Nevermind the fact that different words have different meanings depending on the culture. For instance, if you call someone a c*nt here you will get a woman that is going to awfully butt-hurt for no apparent reason. If someone calls you a c*nt in England, it's basically a friendly way of calling someone stupid.
If someone ever says "Please don't say that word" then you basically just yelled out-loud "I'm a fucking retard, please make sure you evaluate me at a much lower intelligence level"
Good breakdown of further examples
These words were once used to describe french postcards and outlasted the original use.
Two words: social convention.
Don't be a sperglord.
It's because the french are dirty people.
Damnit I had to look up another fracking word!
sperglord
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
sperg + lord
Noun[edit]
sperglord (plural sperglords)
- (slang, derogatory, offensive) A person who has Asperger's syndrome or displays Asperger's-like traits. [quotations ▼]