Cuss words "light up the right side of our gray matter - emotion/cathartic expression"

[UTUSN]

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https://nypost.com/article/origins-of-the-naughtiest-swear-words-in-the-english-language/

Origins of the naughtiest swear words in the English language

In most people, language is generated on the left side of the brain — the half associated with logic, motor functions and math.

But when we let loose with a particularly satisfying swear word, the right side of our gray matter — associated with emotion and cathartic expression — lights up on imaging scans, reveals Columbia linguistics professor John McWhorter.

“Curse words are not words, in a sense,” McWhorter told The Post. “They’re eruptions.”

McWhorter loves swear words so much he’s written a book about their origins, “Nine Nasty Words: English in the Gutter: Then, Now, and Forever” (Avery), out May 4. ....

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[ProudMNDemocrat]

1. There is a series on Netflix playing called The History of Swear Words....

Hosted by Nicholas Cage. Funny and informative as well. Loved it because I use my swear words properly.

[UTUSN]

4. "Nicholas CAGE" is a swear word to me, or at least sets me off into swear words!1

ON EDIT: Not really sets me off. I just totally avoid him in any form, skip past like with posts/threads I don't like without joining in there.

NOTE: I'm intending good fun here, not smacking at your post! Thanks for posting!

[Ocelot II]

2. I love John McWhorter! His books are fascinating and funny.

I've pre-ordered this one as an audiobook (McWhorter also narrates) and looking forward to listening to it.

[Midnight Writer]

3. They should test RW buzz words. I bet they light up the same areas of the brain.

[jpak]

5. Fuck yeah!