[bots]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

Men may get called it sometimes but the meaning behind the word is directed at women and links a woman”s bits, and therefore women, to a blatant insult. The implication is most definitely anti-women and meant as the ultimate insult.

Now if the ultimate insult was linked to men in the same way there would be an outcry as indeed there is with similar derogatory words linked to homosexuals and other minority groups.

But somehow anything linked to women in this way doesn’t stir up the same emotional response from many and is indeed used by those that defend every other type of group and the first to scream ‘foul’ when such words or innuendo are directed at any other group. It beggars the question - WHY! Doublestands and agendas very quickly comes to mind.

well, women use terms referring to the male genitalia all the time

I've never used the C word toward a woman, i strictly reserve it for men

[DemolitionRed]

In nautical terms the c word is a name for a type of rope splice. Its also used to be used a '*******line' (the space between the bilges of two casks, stowed side by side. Where one cask is set upon the 'c')

Its a word that was used by Shakespeare in 'Hamlet' and 'The twelfth night'

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

Men may get called it sometimes but the meaning behind the word is directed at women and links a woman”s bits, and therefore women, to a blatant insult. The implication is most definitely anti-women and meant as the ultimate insult.

Now if the ultimate insult was linked to men in the same way there would be an outcry as indeed there is with similar derogatory words linked to homosexuals and other minority groups.

But somehow anything linked to women in this way doesn’t stir up the same emotional response from many and is indeed used by those that defend every other type of group and the first to scream ‘foul’ when such words or innuendo are directed at any other group. It beggars the question - WHY! Doublestands and agendas very quickly comes to mind.

Yes, it's very unequal, men are lucky that no one ever calls anyone a knob, d*ck, c*ck, pr*ck, ballsack (bawbag for those of us north of the border ) etc.

What would we do if that started happening


The part that IS actually sexist in a way is that its considered worse than those insults... Like it's worse to be a ***** than a d*ck, apparently. Well. Most places. Like I said; Scotland is clearly very progressive because I wouldn't say its considered any worse here, "what a daft *****" and "what a daft knob" are pretty much interchangeable up here.

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

It’s a nasty word with a hateful message. Not a feminist word at all and full of unpleasant connotations. Not one I would be proud to use.

I hope you never go to Australia then

It's not any different from twat really but people are fine with that being said.

[user104658]

Apparently TiBB's autocensors think it's worse though.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Absolutely the worst and shame on anyone who uses it (mainly to show off to friends)

[Livia]

I like the c word for shock value if I'm angry... people don't expect the word to come out of my mouth. Also, I like the word when it's used humorously, that's a finer line, of course... There's nothing wrong with swearing, so long as the person has a decent vocabulary, it can be very creative.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Apparently TiBB's autocensors think it's worse though.

The tibb censor is so inconsistent! Apparently sh-it is well up there with the worst words.

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

I hope you never go to Australia then

It's not any different from twat really but people are fine with that being said.

If true, I will find that out for myself very soon.

[Jamie89]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

To be fair though brillo, there are just as many about male genitals - dick, cock, knob, prick etc etc. I think the c word is offensive to some as it can be spat with real venom, due to the hard letter sounds.

I think that's probably very true, there's a few other words that mean the same thing as the c word that wouldn't be considered nearly as offensive so it can't be solely down to it's literal meaning.

[Babayaro.]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Not in Scotland, its in daily common usage

This

[user104658]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Absolutely the worst and shame on anyone who uses it (mainly to show off to friends)

LT's high school nickname confirmed.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

LT's high school nickname confirmed.

we used to play a game in the 70 called hunt the cnt as it goes

it was just a more elaborate game of hide and seek

[Withano]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

we used to play a game in the 70 called hunt the cnt as it goes

it was just a more elaborate game of hide and seek

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Absolutely the worst and shame on anyone who uses it (mainly to show off to friends)

[bots]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

we used to play a game in the 70 called hunt the cnt as it goes

it was just a more elaborate game of hide and seek

its friendly name was hunt the queen (of hearts) if its the same game i know

[Livia]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

its friendly name was hunt the queen (of hearts) if its the same game i know

We used to call it Chase the Lady. Cos I'm nice.

Thinking about it, it was only after I'd played Hunt the ****, that I realised it was the same game.

[GoldHeart]

I use to think it was , but compared to personal insults or more nasty words etc it just doesn't seem as offensive .

But I think it's still an unpleasant word and it's over used alot , I still laugh if a horrible person is called that word though .