Serving one minced oath ~ 2/26/17

with a side of inoffensive expression

Monday, February 26, 2018

Swap Out Your Words


A minced oath is a euphemistic expression whose purpose is to replace a profane or objectionable word in the presence of “polite company.”  One might ask, just who is “polite company,” and why do we switch back to cursing at all?   There may be an occasion when a swear word just slips out.  Being positive people we work at improving our conversations every day.

Not everyone is creative enough to come up with an alternate word, a rhyme or alliteration.  Another form of the minced oath can be fun when served in a game!  You might recall the TV show, Match Game that premiered on NBC in 1962.  The game featured contestants filling in the blanks in statements with the object being to match answers given by celebrity panelists. This is a perfect example of using the minced oath creatively to avoid TV censorship in the mid-20th Century.  Can you imagine the responses today?

In recognition of today’s National Saint Pete’s Day, let’s make a point to honor the minced oath and consider everyone “polite company.”  

For every frustration you encounter, utter the phrase, “Oh for Pete’s Sake”!  Click this link if you need help sounding out the words. J


(Tweet this):  I never realized how much I swear until I’m in a situation where I cannot.

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