References on the History and Origin of Profanity (UNCLASSIFIED)

[Mullins, Bill AMRDEC]

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I don't know if it's the day time or night time version, but here is an
expletive on the $10000 Pyramid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Iih5LjRHqdE



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> Hello all. =0A=A0=0AI am currently doing a research project on the use
of p=
> rofane words such as ass,=A0bitch, damn,=A0fuck, hell, shit, and
piss=A0in =
> Prime-Time television programs. I would like to include information on
the =
> history of profane words and their origins, but I am having a
difficult tim=
> e finding articles/works that address where profane words originated
from. =
> If you all know of any scholars or references who address the history
and o=
> rigin of profanity, would you please let me know? I'd really
appreciate it.
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