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History of Swear Words.

Name: History of Swear Words
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 2021-01-05
Rating: 6.5

An education in expletives.

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This proudly profane series explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.

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Miniseries.

F**k

2021-01-05 · 20m6.7

The silly putty of the English language, our most malleable swear word can refer to sex, rage, confusion, excitement and a whole lot more.

Sh*t

2021-01-05 · 20m6.4

With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile — and sometimes even positive.

Bitch

2021-01-05 · 20m6.1

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.

D**k

2021-01-05 · 20m5.9

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?

Pu**y

2021-01-05 · 20m6.1

From its feline origins to its modern slang uses describing genitalia or insulting manhood, learn how "pu**y" has stood the test of time.

Damn

2021-01-05 · 20m6.1

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.