What’s in a swear? The world’s filthiest words typically refer to something vulgar or taboo, for one. But there’s something else swears across the world’s languages have in common. They’re all missing ...

Tell the truth: How much do you swear? And how does that compare to how many times a day the average person uses swear words? Tell the truth: How much do you swear? And how does that compare to how ...

In theory, “Nicolas Cage hosts a Netflix show about swear words” sounds like a wacky game show the algorithm spat out as an afterthought. In practice, “The History of Swear Words” is more educational ...

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Nicolas Cage hosts a Netflix comedy series looking at the origins and applications of six beloved obscenities in 'History of Swear Words.' By Daniel Fienberg Chief Television Critic Executive produced ...

Swear words that were once potent are losing their sting, a new study has revealed. Among Gen Z, racist, sexist, homophobic and ableist slurs are now ranked as the most offensive terms in the English ...

Netflix's History of Swear Words isn't good, exactly. But the series flawlessly delivers on its premise: What if Nicolas Cage narrated a history of expletives? Despite being a fan of both profanity ...

We may use swear words in regular conversation, but many of us don't have the damnedest idea about the history behind them. Netflix's History of Swear Words looks to change that. The new series—a ...

Martin Schweinberger has received funding from from the Centre for Digital Cultures and Society and the School of Languages and Cultures at the University of Queensland. He is currently funded by the ...