Why the #$%! Do We Swear?

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Why the #$%! Do We Swear? For Pain Relief

Dropping the F-bomb or other expletives may not only be an expression of agony, but also a means to alleviate it

Bad language could be good for you, a new study shows. For the first time, psychologists have found that swearing may serve an important function in relieving pain.

The study, published today in the journal NeuroReport, measured how long college students could keep their hands immersed in cold water. During the chilly exercise, they could repeat an expletive of their choice or chant a neutral word. When swearing, the 67 student volunteers reported less pain and on average endured about 40 seconds longer...

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You — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 - 21:48

I remember swearing a couple of years ago when I lost my temper. October 2007.

Probably have many times since, bur I can't remember them and I probably never felt that I let myself down as much.

Seraphim — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 - 22:52

People swear as a sign of weakness.

I dont like to swear or raise my voice, its uncivilised.

Its very very very rare for me to curse.

And even then its not a propper curse word.