In the wake of  The Onion’s unforgivable attack on Black girlhood, I’ve had the opportunity to interact with feminists who theorize that re-appropriating profane language removes its ability to inflict psychological damage. Though the conversation began with the word “cunt,” it quickly spiraled outward to include the all-purpose “bitch” and all the baggage that it […]

I curse a lot. I admit that ending certain statements with an expletive often puts that certain umph to what I am saying. It adds emotion and sometimes grabs people’s attention in a way that you would otherwise not be able to. Cursing has become such a natural part of our society that the idea […]