No Such Thing as a Bad Word

To be clear, in writing this, even in my most delirious visions of grandeur,

I don't for even the slightest of moments imagine that I will ever change the world.

For the world is already so conditioned to it's 'realities'

That is far too difficult for them to see beyond the programming

Which is irrevocably lodged in their minds.

Therefore, it is not the world to which I speak,

But more to the free thinker.

DISCLAIMER: This is a chapter about 'BAD' words. In this chapter there will be examples of 'BAD' words.

If there is any possibility that you are going to be offended by a 'BAD' word, then: DO NOT READ THIS!

If however, you still insist on reading this because your morbid curiosity drives you to do so, and you still get offended: THEN YOU ARE AN IDIOT.

     Let us begin by making it completely clear. There is no such thing as a bad word. Yes, I said it, and I'll say it again in case you didn't hear me correctly. There is no such thing as a bad word!

     There are, of course, millions upon millions of people who will absolutely disagree with this statement. Thereby making it millions upon millions of people who are absolutely wrong in their disagreement. A natural mistake by which these poor ignorant folks are probably not to be held accountable for, as their disagreement is merely a product of  having been brainwashed since birth into believing that certain words that are 'bad'.

    Still, it is a curse. Having the ability to see with such crystal clarity, all the little programmed word robots running around casting their ignorance upon everyone, is almost like a punishment for not caring to participate in their game. What makes the curse so especially nasty is even though you may absolutely not want to be a part of it, the ignorance of those who are can create lots of problems for you if you are not extremely careful about the words you use around them. Thus forcing you to play the game, if only out of  pure self defense.

     This game to which I refer, is of course, the 'Bad' Word game. Which, just as it sounds, has to do with the words we use. Or more precisely, words that society, in it's infinite wisdom, has determined we 'cannot' use.

    It is a rare soul indeed, who isn't familiar with what a 'bad word' is. They are, of course, 'curse' or 'cuss' words, 'swear' words, or 'profanity'. Pretty much all of us were 'taught' at a very young age not to use such language. Especially in front of a lady. And very especially, not in front of kids. Mostly, I suppose, because they are still in training.

Bad Word Rating

     In the game of "Bad Words", words are often broken up into different levels of 'badness', depending on how 'bad' society has deemed the particular word should be. To keep it simple, we'll use the movie industry's rating system, or something like it anyway to determine just how 'bad' a word is.

     We'll begin with the "G" rating. The 'G' is supposed to mean the language has been cleansed and is suitable for even the most easily offend-able bad word game players. Nowhere is there a 'bad' word to be found. This is especially important when training (brainwashing) a youngster. One wants to be especially careful to never allow any 'bad' words to ever cross their path, lest they become psychologically damaged from the word. Anyone ever using a non 'G' rated word around a  child or a prim and proper game player in a 'G' rated environment,  is to be severely tongue lashed for their ignorance of not knowing how to play the game.

     The next level of 'bad' words comes with the "PG" rating. This rating is to warn the extreme game players to use discretion about entering this arena, because not every word used will be filtered. The 'PG' rating begins to approach or even occasionally cross that line of things you can say in certain environments; such as work or 'mixed' company.

     However, for parents that have teenagers who are still in training, it may be a good opportunity to expose them to small amounts 'bad' language, and  'PG' is just the place to do it. After all, they are going to have to hear it some day and they may as well ready themselves for those barbaric people who just don't know any better.  

     Just a side note: Apparently the 'middle finger' is included in the 'bad word' category as well, because the finger must be blurred out on TV if it is used within certain ratings. Even though everyone still knows what they are doing and has most assuredly used it themselves on many occasions.

     Now, let us discuss the "R" rating. The "R" rating is for the very daring. Those that are either not in the game, or just don't seem to be offended by 'F Bombs' going off like shock and awe. However, “R” words are the words that will get one in much trouble if used in the vicinity of a game player. Not only does the “R” rating have to do with specific words, but in the work environment one has to be especially careful about the things they say because the very 'sensitive' game players can really sock it to even those are not completely on their guard around them.

     For those parents who may think their kids still have 'virgin' ears, and don't want to expose them to such 'filth' and 'vulgarity' in the movies, absolutely do not send them to “R” rated movies, because it will be too near the language that is used in real life. You know, like they hear at school.

Besides being broken down into television ratings, society has created its own set of language rules. For example:

There are those words that you may use carefully in general public, but had better walk a fine line with. Because even if you don't care because you are not in the game, there will be someone out there that is so touchy about words, they will become offended at what you say. And believe me, it won't be their fault in the public’s eye, it will be yours. Because you should have 'known' better

Then there are those words that you can only use in front of your friends, or someone you had better be pretty darn sure of. Because you can be guaranteed that there are plenty of people out there who won't tolerate such 'foul' language. And no matter how 'accidentally' you used it in front of them, you can be sure "Trouble" is their middle names.

Finally, there is the mother of all 'bad' words. Those are the words that are so 'offensive' that they cannot even be used at all, and must be referred to by their initial. Like the 'N' word (Among others). God forbid, and have mercy on your soul should one of these words ever leave your mouth. Even in front of your most trusted friends, you are living on the edge of danger should you dare let one out. Even with the most innocent of intentions.

What is a 'bad' word?

The first thing that generally comes up when discussing the topic of 'bad' words, is where or how the word originated. In reading articles or listening to 'experts', such as psychologists and the like; for some reason they always seem compelled to begin the conversation or lecture with some sort of history lesson on where the 'bad' word came from. Apparently this is supposed to give them some sort of credibility and establish them as some sort of an 'expert'. When in reality, the only thing it establishes, is the fact that they are bonafide players of the game.

What should actually be the topic of discussion by these 'experts', is how some idiot came to determine that a particular word, from the billions of words in human language, just happened to be 'bad'. Then followed up by the conversation of how this moron was able to brain wash the rest of the human zombies, into also believing that particular word was bad as well.

The truth is, it doesn't matter where a word came from. Just as the actual meaning of the word has absolutely nothing to do with whether or not the word is 'bad'. Nor does anything else that has to do with the semantics of the word have anything to do with it somehow being 'bad'.

The only thing that makes a word 'bad' is because somewhere in history, someone picked out a specific word and determined it to be 'bad'. Then, from generation to generation we have been 'taught' that using that word is wrong. That we are bad if we say it. And if we still choose to use it, we are subject be punished for doing so.

So now we are cursed. Cursed with societies love affair with their 'bad' words. Subject to the scrutiny and retaliation by those deeply embedded in the game. Too ignorant to see that it is merely a program in their minds. Placed there by those like whom they have become.

A word defined.

Obviously, the first thing we must do is try and clearly understand what a word actually is. Because when one fully understands the reality of what a word actually is, hopefully the clarity of it all will finally begin to sink deeply in.

Unfortunately, when it comes right down to it, defining what a word is, is rather quite boring. Because a word is merely air that is forced through the vocal chords, then shaped by the tongue, lips, and mouth; to form a particular sound. That is it. A word is nothing more than shaped sound that comes out of our mouths.

As words are nothing more than shaped sounds, the only thing that gives that sound a meaning, is the personal interpretation given to it. And it is only when it becomes instilled into the mind as a 'reality' of what that word is supposed to mean, it actually has meaning. Because a word only has meaning to those who 'know' what it means. To those who have no idea what it means, that sound is rendered completely harmless and falls into oblivion with the millions of other words that humans use.

Therefore, it can easily be determined that words themselves are neutral. They have no power. Every word is exactly the same. It is only the human interpretation of the word that gives it power. To some, a word can make them gasp, or cry, or become angry. Because that is how they personally interpret that word. To others that very same word may pass completely unnoticed, or even be interpreted as comical. In other words, it is all in our minds.

For example: I was really letting the kid have it one day and dropped five 'F Bombs' in one sentence (A personal record). He began laughing and told me I just used the "F" word five times in one sentence. As angry as I was, my anger immediately went away and we both started laughing. Because to us, that was hilarious.

However, had my Aunt been there, a product of 'fine' upbringing and religious cultivation, she would have probably either smacked me right in the mouth, or grabbed me by my ear and proceeded to wash my mouth out with soap. Or at least thought about it. Because I'm quite positive she wouldn't have found that to be funny in the least. Such language to her is absolutely intolerable.

What makes a word 'bad'?

So far we have established there is no magical force on a word as it exits the mouth. Some sort of mystical power created by the mere sound of it. Otherwise, just the mention of the word could send shock waves or some other nasty thing upon anyone who hears it. Whether they know what it means or not.

Therefore, if it is not the actual word itself, then what is it that makes a word 'bad'? Maybe it is what the word 'means'. You know, the actual Webster's dictionary version or something. Let's try it.

Let's say a parent and a child were walking along and found a doggie pile on the sidewalk, and the child said, "Hey look Mommy, doggie do do." Or "Dog poop". Or, "Uh oh,, Caca." I'm pretty sure nothing would happen. Sanity would remain in tact.

But if the child said, "Look Mommy, dog shit!", the mommy would probably go ape on the kid. Really? Why is that? Don't the words; caca, poop, doggie dun it, crap, do do, feces, scat, and shit all mean the exact same thing? Aren't all these words just variations of a dog turd sitting on the sidewalk?

Now, let's say that Mommy was immune to the game. So when junior said, "Look Mommy, dog shit"; Mommy would merely say, "Yes dear, that's dog shit alright. Please be careful not to step in it." In which case the game players would gasp and think something was wrong with the mommy for not 'correcting' that child. And to make it worse, she would be a 'bad' influence on the child for saying it too.

Therefore it is easy to see that it is not the meaning of a word which makes it 'bad'.

Slang

Another argument one is likely to hear is that a word is bad because it is used as 'slang'.  In other words, used out of context from its intended definition. For example: If someone told you they don't "give a shit", by definition wouldn't this mean they are constipated? Instead, isn't what they really meant was that they don't care. Or, they could care less. But since they used the word "shit" in a such a way that it wasn't in it's proper context, could that be what makes the word "shit" a 'bad' word?

I'm not sure about you, but I've been told that the only reason someone would use a 'swear' word instead of a 'good' word is because they are ignorant, and just can't think of a 'good' word. So let's think of a 'good' word to use instead of "shit".

How about, "I don't give a hoot". Or, "I don't give a darn". "I don't give a whoop t do". Does it really matter what you substitute the word "shit" for? Aren't they all used in exactly the same manner and purpose as the word "shit" was used? All of them used as slang, and out of their intended context? Because if slang is the parameter to make a word 'bad' then wouldn't heck and hoot be considered bad too?

Nope! It doesn't fly.

Sound of a word

Finally, before we beat this to death, let us consider the sound of the 'bad' word. Let's us America's favorite 'bad' word. "Fuck". It is important to put this word in the story because the word "Fuck" is considered a 'very bad' word. Yet that word is used more times by more people than any other 'bad' word in the bad word vocabulary. And as we all know, it has more uses than any other word in our language. So once again we ask, what makes this particular word 'bad'?

Is it the sound of the word? Is it the "uck" sound? No, I'm pretty sure the "uck" sound is okay, because there are many words that contain the "uck" sound. Like: luck, yuck, puck, stuck, muck, duck, buck, suck, and tuck. So if it was the "uck" sound that makes it bad, wouldn't the rest of those words be bad?

Therefore, it must be the "F" in the word. After all, doesn't every one know what "F you" means? Or what an "F Bomb" is? Or what it means to hate your "F'n job"? Yet, substituting "F" for the word "Fuck" is almost completely acceptable. If there was something you were asked to do, and you said "F" that, let someone else do it. Who would say a word? Even in the most 'sensitive' environment.

So obviously it is not the sound of the word that makes it bad.

'Training'

When it comes to the 'word' game, if whoever is in charge of you is in the game, you will be in the game too. Especially if you are a child. And the deeper that person (or persons) in charge of you are in the game, the more severe the consequences will be for you if you don't play the game to their standards.

Since such a large proportion of humans are in the game, as a child it is pretty much a given that you will go through 'bad' word training. Which unfortunately, you will probably become so trained that you will carry it on with you throughout your life, and demand training on others as you do. That is how the game works. Heavy brainwashing.

The most comical training tool I can think of is soap. If it wasn't so stupid, it would be hilarious. You've got one brainwashed zombie walking around with their programmed word ideology, forcing it upon a child. And how do they force it on them? Why by golly, they are going to clean that 'nasty' mouth right out by washing it with soap. Really? That is incredible! Amazing that soap can actually clean the nastiness right out of a word.

What makes it worse is, these moronic game players who feel the need to spread their ignorance upon the next generation, have no problem using violence to ensure the up and coming game playing cadet is 'properly' trained. This is not to say all will be assaulted, but a good many will. Which includes being slapped in the mouth, and spanked for their 'bad' language. Not to mention what else goes on behind closed doors.

A really good example of this is in the movie "Mr. Deeds" with Adam Sandler. In the movie one of the characters is a professional football quarterback, who is demanding more money for his talents. Somewhere in the dialog this quarterback uses 'bad' language in front of a woman. Adam Sandler warns him about using such language in front of a woman. When this quarterback uses the language again, Adam Sandler punches him right in the face.

Later, Adam Sandler is speaking to the quarterbacks father on the phone and lets the father know the quarterback was using 'bad' language in front of a lady. In which case the father took off his belt and began strapping the quarterback with it. 'Reminding' him where he comes from. Or, in other words, not to use such language in front of women.

Really?

Summary:

By now the point should be made. The only thing that makes a word 'bad' is the brainwashing we have received from generation to generation. The problem  is not that certain words are bad, because there is no such thing as a 'bad' word. Words are neutral. The problem is the deep imbeding we have placed upon ourselves as humans, thus creating a perception that these words are bad. Buying into false realities because we have become so programmed that it has become an accepted part of our nature.

Words are used for communication. That is their purpose. Nothing more. To pass the thought from the mind of one person, to the mind(s) of another. Focusing on a particular word in a communication with prejudice is likely to end in that communication being broken or lost. Attempting to understand what a person is trying to communicate, rather than getting caught up in the definition or righteousness of what they said, displays much more wisdom and intelligence.

Then there is a spiritual matter. All this conformity attacks the spirit. Having to suppress ones self interrupts the natural flow. It creates negativity. That is why one is more at ease with their friends, not having to 'watch' what they say. Because spirit is allowed to flow easily, without fear. As it is meant to

Having to hold back suppresses the spirit. It disrupts the flow. Trying not to offend someone, or feeling guilty because you are afraid that they may become offended by what you say, even though it is not offensive to you, is very negative. It creates stress in the communication and in the relationship with whom you are speaking. There will never be complete freedom where suppression exists. Honesty will be compromised as well, because of the inability to speak freely.

Lastly. For those of you who have fallen into the trap, and still believe that certain words are wrong, and choose to attack someone who uses a 'bad' word in front of you; STOP. Before you attack, think about what you are about to do. The damage you may cause that person. Think about what they are trying to communicate to you. What their intention is, rather than their words.

If someone is using 'bad' words in front of you but is not attacking you,  instead of jumping right in to an attack, try communicating with them instead. Let them know that you are brainwashed and believe that the words they are using are 'bad'. Warn them that if they don't stop using them, you are selfish enough to impose your will upon them for disturbing your brainwashing. Remind them that they too should be brainwashed and are subject to punishment for not being so.

Because that is how the 'Word Game' is Played.