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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Harrowby Hall on January 21, 2021, 10:04:28 AM

Title: Official offensive ranking
Post by: Harrowby Hall on January 21, 2021, 10:04:28 AM

Just in case any of you were wondering ...

https://www.indy100.com/news/british-swear-words-ranked-ofcom-7340446

Title: Re: Official offensive ranking
Post by: Aruntraveller on January 21, 2021, 10:09:22 AM

Odd ranking in some cases.

Why is "minger" mild, but "minge" strong?

And I wouldn't myself classify "dick" as strong. This may be down to regional variations of course.

Title: Re: Official offensive ranking
Post by: Outrider on January 21, 2021, 11:15:21 AM

Quote from: Trentvoyager on January 21, 2021, 10:09:22 AM

Why is "minger" mild, but "minge" strong?

Despite the spelling - and, perhaps, despite their origins which I'm not aware of - the usage is very, very different.

O.

Title: Re: Official offensive ranking
Post by: Free Willy on January 22, 2021, 06:00:21 PM

Is it only apocryphal that the BBC forbad Kenny Everett to name a character Mary Hinge but were fine with Cupid Stunt....?

I do hope not.