Flipp'n the bird
Mourning the demise of an iconic expression.22 total reviews
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
I'm surprised that there is a contest for this, but that just proves your point, I suppose. The word has become so common that it's lost all its shock value. Good entry! :)
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
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I'm surprised that there is a contest for this, but that just proves your point, I suppose. The word has become so common that it's lost all its shock value. Good entry! :)
Comment Written 01-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
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I COULDN'T RESIST. THANKS FOR REVIEWING.
Comment from seaglass
This word was forbidden in my childhood as well so didn't become a useful word in my vocabulary. I've heard that it comes form medieval times and fist meant, "fornication under consent of the king". Meaning the immorality that always occurred in the kings court that peasants could be punished for. don't know if that's true or not.
I never did incorporated it as it wasn't needed but I do find in the work place the use of it still raises a rattle. I saw a women fired for it a few years ago, another one disciplined. children in school are sent to the principal so I guess we're not quite there yet. Perhaps it will take one more generation.
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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This word was forbidden in my childhood as well so didn't become a useful word in my vocabulary. I've heard that it comes form medieval times and fist meant, "fornication under consent of the king". Meaning the immorality that always occurred in the kings court that peasants could be punished for. don't know if that's true or not.
I never did incorporated it as it wasn't needed but I do find in the work place the use of it still raises a rattle. I saw a women fired for it a few years ago, another one disciplined. children in school are sent to the principal so I guess we're not quite there yet. Perhaps it will take one more generation.
Comment Written 01-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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Thank you for reviewing. And I think you are correct about its original meaning. That is referred to in the prompt.
Comment from Dean Kuch
Hah! Why, you ask, DALLAS? because it was friggin' there, that's why. 'Friggin'... that was the substitution in our household growing up, and my mother fumed every time dad uttered it. That wasn't very often.
George Carlin did an uproariously hilarious routine on the word and all of it's unique usages. In many ways, and from a strictly literary point of view, your take on the word was pretty friggin' funny too!
You're absolutely right, though. The word has lost it's "Oooooomph" over the years. Most probably because it's spoken now almost as frequently as the word "the".
Good luck to you in the contest. ;)
~Dean
btw...did you notice I never wrote the word "FUCK" one single time in my review? Uh-oh... I think I just fucked-up. Have mercy...
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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Hah! Why, you ask, DALLAS? because it was friggin' there, that's why. 'Friggin'... that was the substitution in our household growing up, and my mother fumed every time dad uttered it. That wasn't very often.
George Carlin did an uproariously hilarious routine on the word and all of it's unique usages. In many ways, and from a strictly literary point of view, your take on the word was pretty friggin' funny too!
You're absolutely right, though. The word has lost it's "Oooooomph" over the years. Most probably because it's spoken now almost as frequently as the word "the".
Good luck to you in the contest. ;)
~Dean
btw...did you notice I never wrote the word "FUCK" one single time in my review? Uh-oh... I think I just fucked-up. Have mercy...
Comment Written 01-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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Ha ha...That is exactly my take,. used in language as often as an article. thanks for the in depth fun review..I am partial to friggin.
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Me too, LOL, and you're very welcome. ;}
Comment from Spitfire
Yep, it used to be the epitome of uncouth. A movie would lose a G rating if anyone used that word. Maybe it still does. Good comparison of your father's expression. Like the comparison to a limp penis. Clever ending. You've inspired me to enter the contest if still opened.
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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Yep, it used to be the epitome of uncouth. A movie would lose a G rating if anyone used that word. Maybe it still does. Good comparison of your father's expression. Like the comparison to a limp penis. Clever ending. You've inspired me to enter the contest if still opened.
Comment Written 01-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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I think it is. I couldn't resist.
Comment from mikemagine
Funny, my friend. Well, I still use the word a lot! I get frustrated and resentfully so easily...Maybe in ten years--if I'm still alive--I'll not be able to use it...Maybe in ten years, I'll be too tired, too effing worn out to care...
Peace!
Mike
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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Funny, my friend. Well, I still use the word a lot! I get frustrated and resentfully so easily...Maybe in ten years--if I'm still alive--I'll not be able to use it...Maybe in ten years, I'll be too tired, too effing worn out to care...
Peace!
Mike
Comment Written 01-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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Ha ha, thanks for reviewing. My particular preference is friggin.
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:-)
Comment from gypsycaravan
You are certainly right. The overuse of this stupid foul word has caused it to be totally useless for shock value. When used as the adjective preceding every noun, you are well aware the voice has an extremely limited vocabulary. Old fashioned I am, but I am no longer shocked, but disgusted when I hear it and disappointed in the people who use it. Nice job with this prompt.
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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You are certainly right. The overuse of this stupid foul word has caused it to be totally useless for shock value. When used as the adjective preceding every noun, you are well aware the voice has an extremely limited vocabulary. Old fashioned I am, but I am no longer shocked, but disgusted when I hear it and disappointed in the people who use it. Nice job with this prompt.
Comment Written 01-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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Thanks or reviewing. The only shock value it retains for me is when I see young kids on face book using it as if it were an article.
Comment from livelylinda
DALLAS01: hmmmmmmmm, who thought up this contest?? Saying "fuck" seven hundred times within a few meandering words just doesn't seem terribly interesting. It was once a great word to use sparingly and then it had great impact. "Oh, oh, mom used the "f" word; watch out!" Back in the seventies when I was in my late 20's and early 30's, I worked in an in-patient drug addiction rehab place. I'm 5 feet 2 inches and weighed about 130 pounds at the time and was frequently towered over by street hardened ex-drug addicts who were in the program to avoid prison time. They attempted to intimidate me but never won. I rarely swore but when I needed something powerful to take control of a situation, I would let roar the "f" bomb and set them back on their heals. Again, "Oh, oh, Linda used the 'f' word!" But, now the 'f' word is used so often it has lost all of its glory and power. So, I say, what is the point of this contest??? livelylinda
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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DALLAS01: hmmmmmmmm, who thought up this contest?? Saying "fuck" seven hundred times within a few meandering words just doesn't seem terribly interesting. It was once a great word to use sparingly and then it had great impact. "Oh, oh, mom used the "f" word; watch out!" Back in the seventies when I was in my late 20's and early 30's, I worked in an in-patient drug addiction rehab place. I'm 5 feet 2 inches and weighed about 130 pounds at the time and was frequently towered over by street hardened ex-drug addicts who were in the program to avoid prison time. They attempted to intimidate me but never won. I rarely swore but when I needed something powerful to take control of a situation, I would let roar the "f" bomb and set them back on their heals. Again, "Oh, oh, Linda used the 'f' word!" But, now the 'f' word is used so often it has lost all of its glory and power. So, I say, what is the point of this contest??? livelylinda
Comment Written 01-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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Thanks for reviewing Linda. It was really a prompt I could relate to as there are no other words that reflect reaching the end of ones rope. Gone forever, I guess now we have to just grit our teeth and bear it. lol...My son and daughter in law both work in that same field. As a matter of fact, my son was once the drug counselor in a prison. What a trip that was. Happy New Year.
Comment from Spiritual Echo
The fuck fairy? LOL. This was very well thought out--even if it flowed easily. The word has lost all its oomph and while there are still people who will take offence, I doubt the same people can avoid hearing its regular use.
I really loved the way you began and ended with fuck.
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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The fuck fairy? LOL. This was very well thought out--even if it flowed easily. The word has lost all its oomph and while there are still people who will take offence, I doubt the same people can avoid hearing its regular use.
I really loved the way you began and ended with fuck.
Comment Written 01-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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Thanks, Ingrid. Couldn't resist the prompt.
Comment from Zue65
You are right, why This F word and how this F word became the favorite cuss words of the West. It seems in all shades of emotions, the West will describe them in this F cuss word. Even little kids were not immune to the lure of using the said word. I was born in a very conservative family and the word penis or vagina was never mentioned in the house until such time when I was about to have my marriage vows. We don't watch people kissing on televisions and that is how women preserve virginity before marriage in our community. It may sound prudish but it helped us to follow the path laid down by Jesus not to play with fornication. Anyway I enjoyed your post. Happy New Year.
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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You are right, why This F word and how this F word became the favorite cuss words of the West. It seems in all shades of emotions, the West will describe them in this F cuss word. Even little kids were not immune to the lure of using the said word. I was born in a very conservative family and the word penis or vagina was never mentioned in the house until such time when I was about to have my marriage vows. We don't watch people kissing on televisions and that is how women preserve virginity before marriage in our community. It may sound prudish but it helped us to follow the path laid down by Jesus not to play with fornication. Anyway I enjoyed your post. Happy New Year.
Comment Written 01-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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Thank you for reviewing. Mine was also a conservative home, thus the lure. It has been abused, and in my opinion reduced to just another word for those who lack a larger vocabulary. I do hate to see it being used as often as an article in a sentence by young kids on social networks.
Comment from mfowler
What a chuckle burger you've fried here. You are so right. In my days only the unfortunate kids and the aspiring jail residents dared used that word. By the time I got ready to rip it was as limp as the flacid penis. A really clever write, organised sweetly around those bookended 'fuck' questions. Best of luck in the final.
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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What a chuckle burger you've fried here. You are so right. In my days only the unfortunate kids and the aspiring jail residents dared used that word. By the time I got ready to rip it was as limp as the flacid penis. A really clever write, organised sweetly around those bookended 'fuck' questions. Best of luck in the final.
Comment Written 01-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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Thanks for reviewing. It was a fun write.