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History of Swear Words

History of Swear Words

An education in expletives.

TV-MA2021•20m•6.5/10
DocumentaryComedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb
6.5/10(90)

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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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 5, 2021

Last Aired

January 5, 2021

Networks

Netflix

Trailers & Videos

Seasons & Episodes
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Season
F**k
E1
F**k
Air date: 2021-01-05
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
E2
Sh*t
Air date: 2021-01-05
With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile — and sometimes even positive.
Bitch
E3
Bitch
Air date: 2021-01-05
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
E4
D**k
Air date: 2021-01-05
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
E5
Pu**y
Air date: 2021-01-05
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
E6
Damn
Air date: 2021-01-05
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.

Cast

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

Self - Host

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