Object to swearing
If you’re offended by casual swearing, Ireland might not be the best holiday spot for you. It’s a truth universally acknowledged that the Irish swear a lot in day-to-day conversations, even when they aren’t particularly angry. The occasionally controversial Irish comedian Tommy Tiernan describes this phenomenon as being a result of the Irish having been forced to adopt the English language against their will, saying ‘The English language doesn’t suit my soul…(It’s) like a brick wall between me and you and “fuck” is my chisel.’
True.
Na trioblóidí 
What the fuck are they talking about?
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Fuck if I know.
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FFS
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🙂
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I remember years ago meeting some people from the Southern States for the first time. They objected to me saying things like “damn” in front of their children. Until then, it had never occurred to me at any time that expressions like “damn” or “God” were regarded as not fit for polite company in any part of the English-speaking (well, semi-English-speaking) world.
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That demographic is the worst for that sort of thing. I was told saying “For’s God’s sake” is considered swearing once. (Semi-English-speaking 😉 ) You should have taught their kids to swear in Irish, I bet they would have loved it.
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You’re not wrong. Those kids are probably Trump-lovers or KKK members by now …
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If they’re of Irish descent, I’m sure they put a whole new meaning on “Irish republican”, too.
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Lol! Heading right over to read the whole article! My aunt – English 😉 – goes crazy every time I swear. 😂 I try to control myself around her but it’s very difficult. 😉
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The article should be required reading for all visitors to the country, especially English and Americans. 🙂
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Australians are very much at home with expletive ridden conversations. In fact I think we learned all we know about swearing from the Irish! God bless you all for that. 👏🏼😃
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Most of the Aussies I meet are of Irish descent, and it shows. In so many ways. 😉
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👏🏼😄😄😄
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I enjoy both casual and formal cussing! Ireland is definitely for me, and the ones who are easily offended can just go to fucking hell. 😊
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Gasp! 😉
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All said in jest. Kind of.
You must visit the White House if you’d like to meet the orange asshole who’s easily triggered.
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I’m busy that day.
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How the feck did I miss this one?
This never showed up on my notifications!
Sorry Oglach. I only visited your site because
I hadn’t seen any posts for some time, and I thought
I better check you out. WordPress must have
been banjaxed that day. The feckin’ ijits.
Anyway, a great piece.
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Might not have gotten notification because it was a reblog, not sure. Still movin’ about out here Alan, creative juices just not flowing at the moment. Thanks for checking in, mate.
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Just sent you a comment, but it hasn’t
shown up. 😳
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Haha… in our country, using expletives depends on the part of the country a person is from. It’s most common in the northern states, they start a normal conversation with a cussing word. Personally, I use a lot, especially with friends. 😀 And, I use them with absolute calmness 😀 😛
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I bet you make swear words sound lovely and proper. 🙂
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You bet…I can write a dictionary 😀 A few of my friends and I keep on inventing newer ones…
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Oh, what fun! 🙂 You’ll have to share them with us sometime.
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😀 😀 😀
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I miss you. I hope you’re all right.
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Smashing, love. Hugs and kisses. I’ll drop you a line soon. Thanks for the thought.
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Glad you’re doing well! I was thinking of you. Yes, please do when you get the chance! 😊
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I wonder if you have another blog, or is it just a break from writing? Don’t want to miss your new posts 🙂
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Thanks, Inese. Just a long break,
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Hope all is well and your break is enjoyable and productive 🙂
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Many thanks, Inese. 🙂
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