History of Swear Words: Season 1

2021
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Nicolas Cage provides an education in expletives: the rich history of some of the most notorious bad words in the... More

Where to watch History of Swear Words: Season 1

History of Swear Words: Season 1 is available to stream... More in Australia now on Netflix.

History of Swear Words: Season 1 episodes

Episode 1.1

F**k

The silly putty of the English language, our most malleable... More swear word can refer to sex, rage, confusion, excitement and a whole lot more.

Episode 1.2

Sh*t

With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy... More vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile — and sometimes even positive.

Episode 1.3

Bitch

Though it literally means "female dog," in recent years, some... More women have started to reclaim the "B word" as a term of strength and solidarity.

Episode 1.4

D**k

You can have one or you can be one. But... More how did an unassuming nickname for "Richard" become one of our most popular swear words?

EPISODE 1.5

Pu**y

From its feline origins to its modern slang uses describing... More genitalia or insulting manhood, learn how "pu**y" has stood the test of time.

EPISODE 1.6

Damn

Though quite mild when compared with its profane brethren, "damn"... More has maintained its meaning from biblical times and can still pack a punch even today.

History of Swear Words: Season 1 | Details

Genre
Documentary
Country of origin
USA

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