i’ve said this before but i really think Rhett would be a great sociologist. he loves data and understanding cultures and he reminds me of my sociology professor
Great shout! Plus, all of his reflection and interpersonal curiosity (Ear Biscuits). Aaand, him in a Tweed blazer, being all good at his subject matter n sh!t ... I know I wouldn't learn much 🤤🔥😍
Rhett starting to understand the concept of semantics and how words and gestures are all just representations of concepts, while Link is just like :) okie.
I actually really enjoyed hearing Rhett’s perspective on cursing in general in this episode, it was quite insightful and a perspective I’ve thought about but not quite to this developed of an extent before.
as a student teacher, who's currently also a highschool student, I struggle a lot with feeling hypocritical in telling my students not to swear. but this ep definitely gave me some new insight on how i should (or shouldn't) be policing my students language, and how/why i go about that
9:00 This is pretty much how I feel about "curse" words, which is why I find censorship of language so silly in the first place. If you tell someone they can't use a particular word, they're either going to say it anyway, or "self-censor" by using a replacement word with the exact same intention and meaning behind it.
Yes, I used to work with a very prim lady whose language was full of 'heck', 'darn', and 'freakin'. I asked about it one day and she says "I don't like to curse." Okaaay.
A note about the two fingers with the palm in as an "F you" symbol in England. As the legend goes, English longbowmen taunted the French knights by raising and waving their bow-drawing fingers after defeating them in the famous battle of Agincourt and during other victories in the hundred-years war. While it's a great story, not a lot of evidence proves it, but I like to think that the legend makes the context of tossing that symbol up as the equivalent of teabagging someone in a video game
French Canadians speak in regular conversation like sailors. We swore freely around my son who is 18 now. And he will turn green if he accidentally says heck. So odd.
Resident Aussie here. The c word is a term of endearment above all else. So association with the female genitalia is great! I called my now three year boyfriend a crunt on our second date... True love 💕 (though yes you can use it as a curse word, it's all about intent and tone).
That said, you typically wouldn’t call your parents, grandparents, etc a c*** unless you were very angry with them. You wouldn’t use it with people you respect unless they were close friends. Siblings or children can be called c*** in the same way as friends, although you’re unlikely to use it with your children until they’re adults. The word still holds power, but is equally a term of endearment for someone you really care about and are close to.
@@mazzanda In Scotland the word c*nt can replace the word person just in general conversation 😂 For example sometimes we'll ask "Does any c*nt need anything from the shop?" If we're going to the shop. Nobody bats an eye.
@@Acrobat2677 😂 I’d not realised you could say it to your mum there. But it’s always nice meeting a similar culture and not having to hold your tongue on the c-word. Because it’s such a useful word, in a similar way to the f-word, but far more loving 😂
Wonderful history behind the Battle of Agincourt 1415 and a battle I'd encourage any person interested in martial history to look into. What it isn't though is the origin of the V. That's a total myth.
As they were talking about teaching their kids how to properly use bad words, my mom never did, she was cursing all day and all night, so now I use these words meaninglessly, I can't learn not to, it's part of my normal vocabulary and noone really tried to tell me it's words you should use only in certain situations, so I'm telling my family and friends to tell me when I use the words unnecessarily
Growing up, my parents (mostly my dad) used swear words and slurs quite a bit, so it wasn't that big of an issue if I swore at home - I'm an introvert, so I didn't really talk much in school or anything anyway. I never really did use slurs though - They never really sat right with me.
Cursing is Scotland, especially Glasgow, is just part of everyday language here. It's just there and mostly not used in a derogatory fashion or as an insult. Normally very casual or friendly. I think I say the "C-word" 10+ times a day lol
Rhett going into a discussion regarding gestures words and meaning made me for a moment think... Is this a preview of the types of discussion around the campfire when they go camping?! Lol anyone else excited for the camping series?
I used to work with someone that was a step below executive, and he was always swearing. There was some power when he did not swear, that we knew he was being careful with his words and something wasn't right.
1:12 This makes sensee. Interpol estimates there are roughly 25-50 active serial killers in Europe. We have 50 states in 1 country. They have 50 countries in 1 continent. Land mass and population matches up.
I'm not sure if Rhett is unaware, or just didn't mention it, but the word c*nt is also kind of an ironic term of endearment in Australia as well. I think that's why we often don't feel that it has as much power as, say, in the US.
8:45 Brilliant intuition, Rhett. The F word does refer to a food in Thai language. It means "gourd" or "winter melon". And if you say "golden F", it refers to "pumpkin". 😂😂😂
In my mind, it's not the cursing that I like on gmm, it's the avoidance of the true feelings your trying to convey. As said, it's a tool to get the point across and going around it just seems disingenuous. I love that the podcasts are not censored for that reason.
ASL has kept its roots of the hearing community in the way they use their sign order and how signs are influenced, other countries have moved away and the deaf have begun to change it to be more their own language. This is a big movement in the UK.
The backwards two finger peace sign is from archery war times. While they were retreating, the archers would hold their two fingers up to taunt the enemy, essentially saying they can still come back and try again ✌️nah-nah-nah-nah-naaaah-nah
In America, it means "peace" but the word "peace" has two meanings. Slang for "bye" and "ease" like you wish peace for someone. So the "bye" one makes kinda sense to me.
We were brought up NOT to curse in front of parents and grandparents, obviously we cursed on our time with friends. I still feel like we should respect the parents and grandparents, oh plus the little bitties. Their brains are a sponge and they learn by example.
7:30 in Kuwait this sign also means wishing ill on someone the verbal sentence that goes with it is “Malaaat alaykom “ lol meaning like I hope life turns on you in a bad way
Either I went to really uptight schools or had a really modest Vietnamese upbringing, but I hardly ever saw anyone showing that gesture. Only when I was in college that my friends and I did it for fun.
I don't know, European here, lived in Portugal and Moved to uk, as I was raised I always had the idea of a "Thumbs up" was "nice", not sure if the same goes for all other countries but I never heard anyone disapprove of it... time for research!
I have so many friends in w. Europe /EU that I have to regulate myself when talking with american friends - like "oh right I can't use that word right now" whereas it's not even offensive in other groups. Absolutely wild.
I always hated the thumbs up because it feels sarcastic, like "Good for you". So to learn it means up yours in middle eastern countries, I felt this. Lol
"C-Word" is a common one in my vocabulary for a couple reasons: I am often talking with a LOT of Australians and that word is ridiculously common. The second reason is the fact it unsettles Americans so much for absolutely no reason.
Serial killers fascinate me most of the shows I watch are cop shows like NCIS and Criminal Minds I wanted to be a cop but I have multiple chronic illnesses including fibromyalgia so I'm in extreme amounts of pain all the time I also have ptsd depression and anxiety from being in an abusive home I was mentally, emotionally, verbally, physically and sexually assaulted before I was even 16.
I'm actually all about reducing the power of swear words, because I use them basically as punctuation or for putting in words something I can't really articulate, such as describing an extrmeley painful overwhelming combination of migraines, I'd describe it as "my head is f'ing c'nting" because, like my reproductive system at certain times, it leaves me in indesrible pain. But also, I use the term in love too, if a person is cool being refered to affectionately as such, I may describe them as a good C. Swear words and normal words go together naturally for me, i have to go to some effort to avoid swearing when I'm in a situation its not allowed in, and I'll likely slip atleast once.
I didn’t even have to wait for him to say that his friend was Australian instantly knew that he was talking about us. I don’t get it myself. Just put us down to being crazy.
i’ve said this before but i really think Rhett would be a great sociologist. he loves data and understanding cultures and he reminds me of my sociology professor
Yeah he could be a really good professor some day 🤔
And he even LOOKS like a sociology professor! lol
same but i think anthropology more. its a little more loosey goosey and theoretical/philosophical
Great shout! Plus, all of his reflection and interpersonal curiosity (Ear Biscuits). Aaand, him in a Tweed blazer, being all good at his subject matter n sh!t ... I know I wouldn't learn much 🤤🔥😍
Rhett starting to understand the concept of semantics and how words and gestures are all just representations of concepts, while Link is just like :) okie.
Naw I think Link really enjoyed and appreciated it! He'd be so used to these discussions lmao.
Rhett is smarter as always
Average Ear Biscuits episode in a nutshell
Semantics and semiotics 🙃
I'd say this is more semiotics and rhetoric, but yes, agreed, it was fascinating to watch him piece it together!
I love that for most of this episode, they’re just chatting instead of playing the game
That’s why I love gmmore, I just like to watch ‘em talk
Rhetts insight on differences in cultures was delightful to watch.
I actually really enjoyed hearing Rhett’s perspective on cursing in general in this episode, it was quite insightful and a perspective I’ve thought about but not quite to this developed of an extent before.
as a student teacher, who's currently also a highschool student, I struggle a lot with feeling hypocritical in telling my students not to swear. but this ep definitely gave me some new insight on how i should (or shouldn't) be policing my students language, and how/why i go about that
I love how laid back Rhett and Link are in the More videos.
9:00 This is pretty much how I feel about "curse" words, which is why I find censorship of language so silly in the first place. If you tell someone they can't use a particular word, they're either going to say it anyway, or "self-censor" by using a replacement word with the exact same intention and meaning behind it.
Exactly.
Yes, I used to work with a very prim lady whose language was full of 'heck', 'darn', and 'freakin'. I asked about it one day and she says "I don't like to curse."
Okaaay.
Rhett may be the generation's best hope for maintaining critical thinking abilities
They almost convinced me to stop. Almost.
Love the conversation between the 3 in this episode! 🤗 Makes me miss LTAT
I miss LTAT so much ☹️
@@joshuathomas4830 me too! It was a lot of fun! And I love seeing the three on screen
A note about the two fingers with the palm in as an "F you" symbol in England. As the legend goes, English longbowmen taunted the French knights by raising and waving their bow-drawing fingers after defeating them in the famous battle of Agincourt and during other victories in the hundred-years war. While it's a great story, not a lot of evidence proves it, but I like to think that the legend makes the context of tossing that symbol up as the equivalent of teabagging someone in a video game
This might be one of my favorite Mores now. Its funny and honestly very insightful
French Canadians speak in regular conversation like sailors. We swore freely around my son who is 18 now. And he will turn green if he accidentally says heck. So odd.
What?
@@alexisb3829 what’s not to understand here?
The c word has lost all meaning here in new zealand its turned into the new "bro that's cool" we say "cnnttt!" Or even "cnntyyy"
I feel it's the same in the UK.
@@AlliesBeautyandHealthChannel definitely in Scotland lol
Yeah I have an Australian friend and she uses it like some people call their friends b*tches
That seems absurd.
it was never a bad word in the first place. worldwide, the ONLY people to take offense to nonsensical words is Americans
Resident Aussie here. The c word is a term of endearment above all else. So association with the female genitalia is great! I called my now three year boyfriend a crunt on our second date... True love 💕 (though yes you can use it as a curse word, it's all about intent and tone).
Australians are a very strange bunch.
There, yes. Here that just isn't the case.
That said, you typically wouldn’t call your parents, grandparents, etc a c*** unless you were very angry with them. You wouldn’t use it with people you respect unless they were close friends. Siblings or children can be called c*** in the same way as friends, although you’re unlikely to use it with your children until they’re adults. The word still holds power, but is equally a term of endearment for someone you really care about and are close to.
@@mazzanda In Scotland the word c*nt can replace the word person just in general conversation 😂 For example sometimes we'll ask "Does any c*nt need anything from the shop?" If we're going to the shop. Nobody bats an eye.
@@Acrobat2677 😂 I’d not realised you could say it to your mum there. But it’s always nice meeting a similar culture and not having to hold your tongue on the c-word. Because it’s such a useful word, in a similar way to the f-word, but far more loving 😂
Why has the Microphone sounded a bit muffled lately in GMM?
The c word gets used in much the same way in Australia as it does in the UK
yeah cause australia comes from britain
Aight cnt
@@idontwanttothink so does America…
@@TheKingOfBeans yeah but they made it clear they didn't want to be associated with the UK anymore
@@pinkertonlady so?
Wish they had gone into the history of the two fingers in the UK! Fascinating history of English longbowmen.
upset the french
A fascinating but untrue history.
Wonderful history behind the Battle of Agincourt 1415 and a battle I'd encourage any person interested in martial history to look into.
What it isn't though is the origin of the V. That's a total myth.
As they were talking about teaching their kids how to properly use bad words, my mom never did, she was cursing all day and all night, so now I use these words meaninglessly, I can't learn not to, it's part of my normal vocabulary and noone really tried to tell me it's words you should use only in certain situations, so I'm telling my family and friends to tell me when I use the words unnecessarily
The random disturbing fact should involve something that either Rhett or Link or both do already. 😆
I just had to do a homework assignment about this. You guys made it much more fun to learn about.
I totally admire Rhett’s logic & guidance about cursing.
I knew Rhetts friend would be Australian. The work is just as normalized as the Fword and Sword.
Rhett is right, like in french a seal is a "Phoque" and a rooster is a "Coq"
Growing up, my parents (mostly my dad) used swear words and slurs quite a bit, so it wasn't that big of an issue if I swore at home - I'm an introvert, so I didn't really talk much in school or anything anyway. I never really did use slurs though - They never really sat right with me.
Cursing is Scotland, especially Glasgow, is just part of everyday language here. It's just there and mostly not used in a derogatory fashion or as an insult. Normally very casual or friendly. I think I say the "C-word" 10+ times a day lol
This was one of the best and most insightful and introspective MOREs
It took Good Mythical More to realize I use the C word too freely because most of my best friends are from Australia and the UK 😂
Its not always used as a bad word most of the time
Rhett going into a discussion regarding gestures words and meaning made me for a moment think... Is this a preview of the types of discussion around the campfire when they go camping?! Lol anyone else excited for the camping series?
That serial killer’s Timbers are shivering
I didn't grow up swearing but as I've gotten older, I do sometimes. It's just another way of expressing a feeling when words aren't enough
The C word can be used as a term of endearment among close friends in Australia "He's a good c---" etc
I used to work with someone that was a step below executive, and he was always swearing. There was some power when he did not swear, that we knew he was being careful with his words and something wasn't right.
6:40 “so you would disperse your seeds...... uhm......”
that was so slept on 😂😂😂
1:12 This makes sensee.
Interpol estimates there are roughly 25-50 active serial killers in Europe.
We have 50 states in 1 country. They have 50 countries in 1 continent. Land mass and population matches up.
Rhett's thought process is so adorable.
I'm not sure if Rhett is unaware, or just didn't mention it, but the word c*nt is also kind of an ironic term of endearment in Australia as well. I think that's why we often don't feel that it has as much power as, say, in the US.
8:45 Brilliant intuition, Rhett. The F word does refer to a food in Thai language. It means "gourd" or "winter melon". And if you say "golden F", it refers to "pumpkin". 😂😂😂
9:16 Rhett is having an existential learning moment. He's seeing the forest through the trees.
Them saying 25-50 serial killers isn’t that much is crazy to someone not from the US
I think you 3 should start a pod cast lol,I think it would be really interesting
I’ve cursed with coworkers when customers aren’t around as an example of casual conversation.
Love all yalls work
This was a super fascinating episode!
I really appreciate that Ear Biscuits has the cursing option and the curse-free option on RUclips :)
No one can be offended when every one’s offended
Love these chatty Mores!
"Cause Wednesday starts with a W"
what, Rhett?
the two finger 'bird' has an origin story that i think has been decided to be a myth, but is still interesting
They didn't explain the UK one at all. It actually has a really interesting origin.
I don't think the French ever forgave those two fingers 😊
@@goingnowhere7845 That's the legend but it's not true. No written historical primary sources support this contention
@@SonOfMuta that doesn’t make it untrue
The only C word is almost used evryday even police etc use it in Australia 😂
In my mind, it's not the cursing that I like on gmm, it's the avoidance of the true feelings your trying to convey. As said, it's a tool to get the point across and going around it just seems disingenuous. I love that the podcasts are not censored for that reason.
If you say f*ck in Thailand, they'd think you're referring to a squash
@ 2:34 takes us back to the LTAT episode where the person emailed that he knew what Rhett & Link were doing secretly.
Thumbs up in Europe still means "It's great" or "I like it" well, at least here in Hungary...
2:06 😳
"He uses the C word a lot."
"He's from Australia."
Oh, Rhett.... we knew.
Rhet has some sort of psychic ability
Dang. I was in Greece 3 times last year and pretty sure i waved at a few people. But nobody ever told me it was bad.
I was waiting for one of them to tell the serial killers to be their mythical best.
Over in UK, sometimes we use the C word as a term of endearment. 🤣
I've actually never took American Sign Language in school, although I've always wanted to. It seemed really awesome! This has been funny. 🤣😂
ASL has kept its roots of the hearing community in the way they use their sign order and how signs are influenced, other countries have moved away and the deaf have begun to change it to be more their own language. This is a big movement in the UK.
@@tomskih203; I understand & agree.
I’m Jamaican and have NEVER seen that “5 fathers” gesture😂😂😂😂😂
I'm also Jamaican, and neither have I. Lmao
13:30 ...some may even say, they use it cuntstantly in their vernacular.
In this episode: Rhett discovers what language is 😂
I swear, the last 10 seconds was the best part... LOLOL I'm dying ova hea!!
Over* here*
Link is wearing progressive lenses! Our boys are getting old lol
Good mythical morning from germany
I personally do not give that much power to words. The c word is only offensive if you're offended by it 🤷🏼♀️
Take away their power, by not caring. I like it
Youre god damn right!
That goes for anything
The backwards two finger peace sign is from archery war times. While they were retreating, the archers would hold their two fingers up to taunt the enemy, essentially saying they can still come back and try again
✌️nah-nah-nah-nah-naaaah-nah
Thank you Mr. Williams 6th grade history class 😊
That's pretty much a myth but it's a really interesting story for sure.
In America, it means "peace" but the word "peace" has two meanings. Slang for "bye" and "ease" like you wish peace for someone. So the "bye" one makes kinda sense to me.
We were brought up NOT to curse in front of parents and grandparents, obviously we cursed on our time with friends. I still feel like we should respect the parents and grandparents, oh plus the little bitties. Their brains are a sponge and they learn by example.
This has made realise that curse words are just a part of Scottish vocabulary
7:30 in Kuwait this sign also means wishing ill on someone the verbal sentence that goes with it is “Malaaat alaykom “ lol meaning like I hope life turns on you in a bad way
Hahaha, the C word. 🤣🤣🤣 laughs in Australian.
Yall change mics for more?
Either I went to really uptight schools or had a really modest Vietnamese upbringing, but I hardly ever saw anyone showing that gesture. Only when I was in college that my friends and I did it for fun.
Good mythical afternoon from India!!
If you know, you know ❤️
Great video again!
I don't know, European here, lived in Portugal and Moved to uk, as I was raised I always had the idea of a "Thumbs up" was "nice", not sure if the same goes for all other countries but I never heard anyone disapprove of it... time for research!
For the Brit one you're supposed to move your fingers and it means, "I've still got 'em"
I have so many friends in w. Europe /EU that I have to regulate myself when talking with american friends - like "oh right I can't use that word right now" whereas it's not even offensive in other groups. Absolutely wild.
I always hated the thumbs up because it feels sarcastic, like "Good for you". So to learn it means up yours in middle eastern countries, I felt this. Lol
Really? I've spent a lot of time around heavy machinery and we honestly could not live without it
Don’t worry guys I’m not offended! And to Links command to “stop” No
Are you the Lucky Charms guy? I’ve always had a funny feeling about him
lmao
As an American, the c word almost feels as bad as hearing someone say the r word….almost
The bird can also be a joking greeting between friends.
My friend called me a cu next Tuesday once in a crowded bar. The song switched at the same time and the whole bar heard it. 😂😅
LMFAO LINK'S FACE 6:38
"C-Word" is a common one in my vocabulary for a couple reasons: I am often talking with a LOT of Australians and that word is ridiculously common. The second reason is the fact it unsettles Americans so much for absolutely no reason.
I’m American and I’m a big fan of the word.
will watch more GMM :)
Link at parties: and I was like biiiiiiiiiiiiii-
In Australia the c word is actually a term of endearment, like calling them your friend.
Also my father always said 'there's no such thing as bad language, just bad useage'
Good morning! Happy Tuesday!
Capital P People is a magazine lol
Goodnight here from Australia 💙
The thumbs up was also a topic of conversation in GMM S1 👀
Serial killers fascinate me most of the shows I watch are cop shows like NCIS and Criminal Minds I wanted to be a cop but I have multiple chronic illnesses including fibromyalgia so I'm in extreme amounts of pain all the time I also have ptsd depression and anxiety from being in an abusive home I was mentally, emotionally, verbally, physically and sexually assaulted before I was even 16.
I'm actually all about reducing the power of swear words, because I use them basically as punctuation or for putting in words something I can't really articulate, such as describing an extrmeley painful overwhelming combination of migraines, I'd describe it as "my head is f'ing c'nting" because, like my reproductive system at certain times, it leaves me in indesrible pain. But also, I use the term in love too, if a person is cool being refered to affectionately as such, I may describe them as a good C. Swear words and normal words go together naturally for me, i have to go to some effort to avoid swearing when I'm in a situation its not allowed in, and I'll likely slip atleast once.
I don't feel myself if I can't causally swear. It's built in me.
Stephen Fry has a few great quotes and interviews about appropriate cursing and how the use and intent relates to intelligence. It's really neat.
I didn’t even have to wait for him to say that his friend was Australian instantly knew that he was talking about us. I don’t get it myself. Just put us down to being crazy.
I knew the moment Rhett said he had a friend who used the C word, straight away i knew he was an Aussie lol