History of Swear Words
History of Swear Words

History of Swear Words (2021)

"An education in expletives."

6.5 (88 votes)
1 Season
January 5, 2021
English
Documentary Comedy

Synopsis

This proudly profane series explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.

Creator

Joe Farrell

Network

Netflix

Episodes

Episodes

F**k
E1

F**k

Jan 5, 2021
21 min
7.0

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

Sh*t
E2

Sh*t

Jan 5, 2021
21 min
6.2

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

Bitch
E3

Bitch

Jan 5, 2021
21 min
5.9

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

D**k
E4

D**k

Jan 5, 2021
21 min
5.6

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

Pu**y
E5

Pu**y

Jan 5, 2021
20 min
5.9

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

Damn
E6

Damn

Jan 5, 2021
20 min
6.0

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

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Trailer

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Original Title

History of Swear Words

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

6