History of Swear Words

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

2021 HD 20min TV-MA United States English

Nicolas Cage

Comedy Documentary

celebrity language

S1E1 - F**k 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.

S1E2 - Sh*t 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.

S1E3 - Bitch 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.

S1E4 - D**k 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?

S1E5 - Pu**y 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.

S1E6 - Damn 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.

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