https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/21/saying-nothing-about-language/ Thought-provoking commentary on life, politics, religion and social issues. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:57:21 +0000 hourly 1 https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/21/saying-nothing-about-language/comment-page-1/#comment-43476 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:57:21 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/21/saying-nothing-about-language/#comment-43476 The title of the second film in the Austin Powers series contains a word that Americans wouldn’t give a second thought. Elizabeth Hurley was on a talk show promoting the film when it was released and mentioned the movie by its complete title. She then thought she had made a horrible mistake and asked the host, “Can you say that on TV here?” Even in English speaking countries, there’s no real consensus on what is or isn’t profanity.

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