Curses

I read of a study
That people who curse
Are much smarter than others
And not the reverse!

For cursers, when measured,
Have higher IQ’s,
With bigger vocabs
For the words that they choose.

The researchers might
Have been shocked, just a bit,
While the clean mouths thought
(But didn’t say), “F*** that s***!”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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October 27, 2017 at 9:55 AM
I B eff'n guffawing out loud!!! (did I just say that? ;-) A little spice is good for the soup, but a constant barrage loses its flavor, IMO. Guilty as charged! I don't cuss enough to qualify for a "higher IQ," but I admit to using the salt on occasion. Still laughing!!! Gosh darn ~ john
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October 27, 2017 at 4:35 AM
- "F **** ..... words" ... do not say them ... then you must wash your mouth with soap, Ilene :))) - Happy weekend, Ilene - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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October 26, 2017 at 6:48 PM
Giggles! Awesome :)
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October 26, 2017 at 6:45 PM
ha ha ha that final stanza had me giggling Ilene. I try not to swear but sometimes the occasional cus will slip out. I mean if you drop a hammer on your toe you are highly unlikely to say politely 'oh that hurt' when something stronger is warranted:-) hugs jan xxx
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