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iwarburton · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland

Surely I didn't hear the f word on Neighbours last night? About 5:45 it was and referred to nasty guy Paul Robinson--apt but a bit before the watershed!

Ian.

Toggy tea slurper · Guest

The word was 'freaking' apparently.

RockitRon · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646

There's a huge thread, and a lot of hot air, about this already on the Beeb's POV board. T'ain't worth the bother.
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PJ in Kent · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1102 Location: Go on, guess!

The best example of replacement "swearing" I know is on the new series of Battlestar Galactica.

They invented the word "frack"

It's used in all the same situations as the other 'word', with all its different connotations- hence; frack you, fracker, fracked-up, fracking etc- so they can "swear" like troopers but not upset the censors.... Genius!

Mind you, I'm so innocent, I don't understand what most naughty words mean anyway..... **PJ wanders off to find a halo smiley** Laughing

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SantaFefan · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:56 pm Post subject:

I think this one may fit the bill PJ!

PJ in Kent · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1102 Location: Go on, guess!

SantaFefan · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:25 pm Post subject:

Your previous post reminded me of the classic Father Ted sketch where Mrs Doyle was telling Ted about the swearing in a book! Laughing

PJ in Kent · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1102 Location: Go on, guess!

To my shame I've only ever seen a couple of episodes of Father Ted.

I must try and get hold of a box set.

I remember seeing the one where they are trying to navigate their way out of the lingerie section of the department store....total genius! Laughing

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SantaFefan · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:42 pm Post subject:

If you enjoyed that one, you'd almost certainly enjoy the whole series for sure. They still show the programme, sometimes two in a row, usually late at night.
Very funny, surreal show, almost on a par with Fawlty Towers in my opinion.
Such a shame he died at an early age...

PJ in Kent · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1102 Location: Go on, guess!

Thanks for the recommendation Santa, I'll certainly add it to my wish list... how long is it 'til Xmas? Laughing

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Father Ted is one of the best comedies ever, who could forget the Eurovision 'My lovely horse' episode. Or the football match they played with the ancient priests which led on to Ted having to kick bishop Brennan up the @rse as a forfeight.

Brillant stuff, poor Dermot is very much missed.

John W · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK

I remember in the 1970's the series 'The Dustbinmen' they used to say 'bog off' all the time, maybe they coined that phrase?. It's now still commonly used today!

John W

Natasha · Little Miss Lovely Smile Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 790

I think the funniest example of 'naughty word' replacement, was/is in the TV version of Silence of the Lambs, when old Dr L asks Clarice what the guy in the next cell had said to her as she walked past. She replies - ''I can smell your scent''.

Ohhh, these high security crims are devils Laughing

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AndyAndy2 · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:13 pm Post subject:

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