Litiquette IV

[LWulf]

My grandmother was Portuguese and had a colorful phrase she used to use when she was having a fight with my grandfather. (I have no clue how to speak Portuguese so I have absolutely no clue how to write it)

"Beige meh scrotta mah-gu esteda tu octu-eesh" which supposedly translates to "Lick the sweat of the balls of my ass"

I tried to be sophisticated about my swear words when I first started out swearing and would calmly theorize how someone acting like an idiot was a "Bigus Dickus Cockus Erectus." I believe that was original.

In my later teens every word out of my mouth was one swear word or another and none of it was original. Eventually it would descend to a stream of "motherfuckingstupidcocksuckingassholisticfuckingsonofabitch" or "Up your ass you stupid motherfuckingcocksucking..." That sort of thing stays with you and constantly streams through your head. "Fuck you and the horse you rode in on" was something I always wanted to use but never got a chance.

In practice, I'm pretty rusty using cuss words as I tend to try to supplant with euphemisms like "son of a seahorse" (got that one from my mom), I go around uttering words like "fact!" or "frigging" but that actually is a masturbation reference so I had another euphemism I supplanted for it but can't think of it off the top of my head. Even in regards to euphemisms I've apparently gotten rusty.

After you use cuss words in complete abandon as I did when I was a teen, hearing such words used at you really just rolls off your shoulders; they become meaningless. Nowadays, hearing people curse usually tends to make me giggle, instead of getting pissed off, at the simplicity of the curses they use.

 

[fishyfingers]

Commonly heard around my desk in the office at the moment is the ever-reliable "oh for fuck's sake, you have got to be fucking kidding me". Douche canoe is a favourite insult.

One I used to use a lot (it used to be a standard response to almost any question) but haven't used for ages is "five-eighths of fuck-all". [How much time do I have to complete this? Five-eighths of fuck-all. How many drinks have you had? Five-eighths of fuck-all...]

I did try to cut down on my swearing - I very rarely swear around my kidlet, and try to keep it in moderation when I'm working the front desk in our office (why they think I should be a people person I will never know)

 

[SMNaughtywife]

Mine vary in the severity and situation which caused the colorful phrase. Always evolving, I like keeping them fresh.
"You green tipped dick fuck wad!"
"Listen you Ann Coulter loving whore..."

 

[AKentuckyLady]

Twatwaffle.

Not mine, but another Litster came up with that one. Cracks me up every time he uses it.

 

[AKentuckyLady]

When I really want to get creative I'll swear in Spanish. They're the only words I know of that language and I just string a bunch together with no rhyme or reason.

Besa mi culo, pinche puta. Vete a la verga culero, qué chingados!!!

Sounds sufficiently violent rolling off the tongue and makes me feel better.

 

[DarkSimian]

I don't know the name of the movie, but in college I saw a movie where two guys are entering a dangerous situation. One says Shit, the other says Fuck, and in unison they say ShitFuck! That was a good one for a long time.

I had a friend that called people "penis envy". Only later did I learn that's a real term in psychology.

and of course all the motherfucker variants are always good

 

[beachbaby179]

Keep em coming, folks. I'm lacking in creative terms. I need to build my vocabulary... thanks

 

[Hornblende]

When I really want to get creative I'll swear in Spanish. They're the only words I know of that language and I just string a bunch together with no rhyme or reason.

Besa mi culo, pinche puta. Vete a la verga culero, qué chingados!!!

Sounds sufficiently violent rolling off the tongue and makes me feel better.

Yes, foreign languages are great for expletives. I like "Testa di cazza" - Italian for "dickhead".

 

[Trekka]

I think I'm into the classics. I like to keep it simple. Fuck. Fuckin A. Fuck you. Fuck off. Fuck this. Fuck that.

Motherfucker.

 

[ChainedUp]

You fucking cum rag!

Lick me where I shit!

And an old favorite: Jesus Fucking Christ

 

[rubydlite]

You fucking cum rag!

Lick me where I shit!

And an old favorite: Jesus Fucking Christ

I thought this was sweet talk

 

[LWulf]

If you want to go with foreign languages, there's:

Come caca y muetre = spanish for "Eat shit and die"

Tu madre es puta = Spanish for Your mother is a slut

Maricon = Spanish for "cock sucker" I think

das ist für Scheiße = German for "this is bullshit" (essentially)

I used to remember a bunch of them, but I can't remember them all

 

[ChainedUp]

After yesterday's curse-a-thon, and road rage the day before, let's flip things around. Saying nice things. Are you as prone to say something nice to/about someone as you are to curse them? There's no real hand gesture beyond a wave that means "that was very nice of you". And why are we so bad at accepting praise, why is the natural tendency to shrug it off? Should we not fully acknowledge the praise?

 

[Hornblende]

After yesterday's curse-a-thon, and road rage the day before, let's flip things around. Saying nice things. Are you as prone to say something nice to/about someone as you are to curse them? There's no real hand gesture beyond a wave that means "that was very nice of you". And why are we so bad at accepting praise, why is the natural tendency to shrug it off? Should we not fully acknowledge the praise?

Definitely not, I'm British, it's absolutely not the done thing to accept praise! One has to shuffle one's feet, look embarrassed and mumble incoherently. Any other reaction would destroy society.

 

[Trekka]

I'm a lil subby. Call me good girl any day and I'll take the praise!

I dish it out too, much more often (I'd like to think) than I dish out criticism or curse words. My best girl friend said at my wedding that I'd been a lifelong source of encouragement and cheerleading for her *tear

...maybe im not so praiseful in a forum setting. I let my snark have freer reign here...

But lemme take a minute to praise this thread--it makes me think! And the people in it-- fun crowd. I love hearing everyone else's thoughts and opinions. And watching Pmann and Suz flirt So cute.

Btw, Jesus fucking Christ: another personal fave.

 

[fishyfingers]

After yesterday's curse-a-thon, and road rage the day before, let's flip things around. Saying nice things. Are you as prone to say something nice to/about someone as you are to curse them? There's no real hand gesture beyond a wave that means "that was very nice of you". And why are we so bad at accepting praise, why is the natural tendency to shrug it off? Should we not fully acknowledge the praise?

I'm not as good with praise as I am with insults - both giving and receiving. Yes, I may be one of the scary bitches in the office, but I'm also the one who will walk around handing out chocolate, so I like to think it evens itself out.

When the boss at work calls out my name, my immediate response is "no!" (As in, no, I'm not going to do that/no, I don't want to work extra hours/no, I didn't break it) - but I will thank someone for picking up a piece of paper off the printer for me.

But if you try and praise me... Well, I'll just make a joke of it or shrug it off. "That's no problem, I didn't really do much..." Someone higher up tells me how much easier it makes their job to be able to handball things to me? "Awesome! Can I have a pay rise? Lol!"

 

[LWulf]

...Are you as prone to say something nice to/about someone as you are to curse them?

Actually, while I am contrary to using cusses nowadays, I am very forward to say something nice. However, I usually say it in an offhand way, unless it is to say someone looks good (there again, unless it's my girlfriend). There again, weddings and such occasions are exceptions.

There were two times I was caught staring at a female friend in public, and both times, they looked at me adversely (expecting a wise-crack (WHY I DON'T know)) and asked "What?!" and I just said, simply "You look beautiful."

There's no real hand gesture beyond a wave that means "that was very nice of you".

Actually, there are several that come to mind. Two are basically "thanks" which easily substitutes for "that was nice of you"

And why are we so bad at accepting praise, why is the natural tendency to shrug it off?

To accept praise is to revel in it, which is prideful. which is arrogant. and nobody wants to be arrogant. So we shrug it off.

Should we not fully acknowledge the praise?

Of course you want to acknowledge praise but it is a very cagey thing to do. First, as I said, there is that whole "arrogance" thing.
Second, if it's a guy who is praising a gal, then the gal is going to want to distance herself from openly accepting praise (especially about her looks) because then she might be seen as giving him a "go" signal. Similar to if a guy receives praise from another guy about his looks.
Third, a list always looks better with a third.
Fourth, well it just looks like all the facts are stacked well to support any comment with four supporting statements.
Fifth, well aren't "five" just going a teensy bit overboard?

and there you have it.

 

[SMNaughtywife]

I probably give way more praise and complements then firing up my sharp tongue.
Speaking of sharp tongue and the people feel the need to use them-- hey, that should be a subject. Ok, back on track. Sorry.
Any who, not sure why it's so hard accepting praise --maybe a culture thing or age and self-esteem issue.
Over time I'm more accepting of praise. If I work hard at something, and not necessarily hard, but if a job is done well, then the praise is easily accepted.
I don't give out half ass compliments. Put effort into something or try your hardest, then I'm full of praise. Barely skimming by, a fav line I use is "kinda disappointed, was expecting a lot more since I know you're quite capable."

Nice list on acknowledge the praise LWulf, made me laugh.

 

[Paul_Chance]

After yesterday's curse-a-thon, and road rage the day before, let's flip things around. Saying nice things. Are you as prone to say something nice to/about someone as you are to curse them? There's no real hand gesture beyond a wave that means "that was very nice of you". And why are we so bad at accepting praise, why is the natural tendency to shrug it off? Should we not fully acknowledge the praise?

I'm far more likely to praise then swear. It's part personality, part philosophy, part realization that, though swearing is good creative fun, it really doesn't accomplish anything.

In traffic, I'll often give a wave of thanks, or flash a peace sign (go California) when someone displays kindness and courtesy in the hurly burly of modern life. In person, I say thank you often.

I've learned to accept praise and reinforce it. Make good eye contact, say thank you, and let them know what it meant to you, as in. "Thanks. It's been a trying day and I really appreciate the emotional support."

I don't think it's a natural tendency to shrug praise off, I think that is a learned cultural thing, stemming from the deep protestant influence in large parts of western society, especially America.

I'm all for giving meaningful praise and acknowledging it when you receive it - it's a strong social bonding exchange that builds good connections with other people.

Man, did I mention I'm Californian?

(LWulf - LOL - I loved your list, that was great.)

 

[LWulf]

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(LWulf - LOL - I loved your list, that was great.)

Nice list on acknowledge the praise LWulf, made me laugh.

Nods and waves by way of awkward thanks.

 

[LWulf]

Duplicate post

I started this post around 4:45PM. apparently it went to post at 4:55pm but I was notified so I just kept hitting "resend" "resend" "resend" and didn't see that it had posted until 5:15pm.

Don't ya just luv it?

 

[ChainedUp]

Quick hitter this morning: what percentage of your posts are just to be active in the threadsphere vs posts because you have a thought to share?

 

[beachbaby179]

Never thought of it that way. But I'll throw out a number... 80?

Those posts are the Lit version of small talk.

 

[Lord Pmann]

I don't really post often to be active. It's mostly to enlighten you fuckers with some wisdom.

 

[RacyRedLips]

Quick hitter this morning: what percentage of your posts are just to be active in the threadsphere vs posts because you have a thought to share?

People said if I didn't post, I wouldn't make/have any friends.

I don't really post often to be active. It's mostly to enlighten you fuckers with some wisdom.

And I, for one, have learned a lot from you.