Why does it feel so good to use bad language? - CrowdScience, BBC World Service

The sudden agony of stubbing a toe or burning a finger can make even the most polite of us swear our heads off. It’s like a reflex - a quick-release valve for the shock. But why do expletives give us such a sense of relief? Why does it sometimes feel so good to swear?
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We set out to explore the science of swearing, prompted by a question from CrowdScience listener Gadi. Psychological studies have shown bad language can relieve pain, or even make us stronger; we test out these theories for ourselves and try to figure out why certain words are charged with such physical power.
We don’t just use strong words in shock or anger, either. They can help us to bond with others, to express joy, solidarity, or creativity. And although people curse all over the world, it’s not quite the same everywhere. We hear what people like to swear about in different countries, and whether swearing in a second language can ever be quite so satisfying.
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[@brooklynnchick]

Swearing is ALWAYS helpful, more descriptive, and more stress relieving. I f’king love it.

[@miroul6479]

A podcast about swearing without swearing. Rich.

[@stelioskaravis9528]

Some people need this really bad.

[@PTECSW]

I am a Sri Lankan Buddhist. It's amazing. I never swore.

[@rebeccagrace1509]

FUCK YES🥳!!! MY PEOPLE🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Evelynnnbrooke]

I'm a christian and i always do swear

[@pilot6360]

favourite words: 1) Cuntification = beyond frustration 2) Cuntificatified = ruined to the point of hideousness 3) Cuntilicious = much better than delicious 4) Cuntstipated = frigid.

[@leilijahn5606]

Nowadays young generation swear eachother when they want to show their love😐

[@choikk]

🤔

[@BollywoodFreak68]

Especially that children like to use swearwords on purpose... is interesting

[@yecang5741]

If I lied I would be struck by lightning. I China we also say this one.

[@shishivanovich]

I don't find swearing satisfying. I find it disgusting. Here in Russia it's our second language (( I think that shows how educated people are.

[@user-ru5xz3lz9c]

Foking Swearing Syndrome! 🤬

[@unknown51899]

Market lo boothu pustakalu chala vundevi.

[@lilyflower5576]

I'm a Christian and I don't swear but if I do I honestly feel really bad about it, not even good at all

[@heisrisen9322]

@ Lily Flower I’m a Christian and sometimes I do swear. I always feel defeated and horrible afterwards. It *never* feels good.😞 I think telling people that it’s ok or acceptable, to do things that we know are wrong, is further destroying our society.

[@lilyflower5576]

@@heisrisen9322 Me too, this is completely my feeling

[@bloodyave689]

🤬

[@rebeccagrace1509]

I also believe in Jesus... and He forgives me everytime😘🙊

[@jimsykes6843]

I would swear at you but I'm not mean. But the feeling is there...

[@user-xs4lv9zw6f]

Me too 🙏🏻

[@kaiser1295]

It doesn’t. I rarely ever use profanity. I’m accustomed to it.

[@zkurd220-3]

I’m muslim and, I swear when the person in front of me don’t believe what I say.

[@the_formula]

💛🇮🇳🇮🇳🇿🇦

[@mnaeem4783]

∆in

[@berlin5868]

shiiiiiibz 🐕

[@martynhaggerty2294]

It depends who you're alligned with ... the spirit of the world or the spirit of God.

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