We English speakers swear by this word. When it comes to expletives, US citizens are the most prolifically profane. Finnish researchers found that Americans drop more f-bombs than their UK counterparts, while Australians are the most creative in their use of the ultimate four-letter word, per a study published in the journal Lingua. The profane … Read more
It had a real botty mouth. An elderly Scottish woman was left shocked and appalled after Apple’s AI dictation software mistakenly inserted profanity and vulgar sexual references into one of her voicemail messages. “The text was obviously quite inappropriate,” Louise Littlejohn, 66, told the BBC while recalling the robo-flop. “Initially I was shocked – astonished … Read more
If you’re not using obscenities on a regular basis, WTF? Swearing is linked to a range of benefits, scientists say, and those who swear show signs of greater intelligence. Obscenities are found in all cultures and languages and have likely been with us since the first caveman stubbed his toe. And it probably was a … Read more
Even Indiana Jones catches flak from his wife. Harrison Ford — who will reprise his role as the iconic archaeologist in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” opening June 30 — is still getting grief from wife Calista Flockhart about his profanity-laced interview with the Hollywood Reporter from earlier this year. In fact, it … Read more
This put the “swear” in “sportswear.” Walmart has removed a certain T-shirt from its stores after a customer noticed that the makers had accidentally emblazoned it with a very rude word. The unintentionally controversial couture came to light via a Tweet that has amassed over 2.5 million views. “I need this shirt before Walmart realizes … Read more