History of Swear Words
“An education in expletives.”
2021 · 1 season · 6 episodes · Comedy, Documentary
This proudly profane series explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.
Seasons
1 season · 6 episodes- 1
F**k
5 Jan 2021 20m
The silly putty of the English language, our most malleable swear word can refer to sex, rage, confusion, excitement and a whole lot more.
- 2
Sh*t
5 Jan 2021 20m
With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile — and sometimes even positive.
- 3
Bitch
5 Jan 2021 20m
Though it literally means "female dog," in recent years, some women have started to reclaim the "B word" as a term of strength and solidarity.
- 4
D**k
5 Jan 2021 20m
You can have one or you can be one. But how did an unassuming nickname for "Richard" become one of our most popular swear words?
- 5
Pu**y
5 Jan 2021 20m
From its feline origins to its modern slang uses describing genitalia or insulting manhood, learn how "pu**y" has stood the test of time.
- 6
Damn
5 Jan 2021 20m
Though quite mild when compared with its profane brethren, "damn" has maintained its meaning from biblical times and can still pack a punch even today.
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