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Dropping the C-bomb is no longer a cunning stunt

by Tracey Spicer

01 Feb 06:00am

Filed under: Feminism, Profanity, Social Media, Society, Swear Words, Vagina, Women

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Are you offended by the C-word?

Stars of the Vagina Monologues. Pic: Britta Campion

Had I asked that question a decade ago, the answer would probably have been “yes”.

But the C-bomb has been blowing up in the strangest of places – like the Facebook page of archconservative Lisa Oldfield, wife of right-wing radio broadcaster David Oldfield.

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marissa says:

02:56pm | 03/06/11

Seano - loved your comment. I’m only in my early 20’s and i hear the swearing A LOT considering my job and sports however i am a firm believer that no ONE (man or woman) should ever speak to me in a way that they would be imbarresed to say… Read more »
John says:

01:01pm | 01/03/11

I find the aforementioned word to be perfectly fine in what can be deemed ‘appropriate’ usage. Words are used to communicate ideas, and if your idea of the person your are arguing with is that she is being a bit c**tish, then you should be able to tell her (Basically… Read more »

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