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Alternatives to cursing

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by Clever username, Nov 8, 2007.

  1. Clever username

    Clever username Active Member

    Different people have different definitions of the word "sensitive." I don't want to offend anybody.
     
  2. mike311gd

    mike311gd Active Member

    Vafunculo.
     
  3. EStreetJoe

    EStreetJoe Well-Known Member

    Just distribute this memo from years ago I found in my e-mail joke file:

    INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

    TO: All Employees

    FROM: Human Resources

    It has been brought to management's attention that some individuals
    throughout the company have been using foul language during the course
    of normal conversation with their co-workers.

    Due to complaints received from some employees who may be easily
    offended, this type of language will no longer be tolerated.

    We do, however, realize the critical importance of being able to
    accurately express your feelings when communicating with co-workers,
    therefore, a list of "TRY SAYING" new phrases has been provided so
    that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an effective
    manner without risk of offending our more sensitive employees.

    SO.........

    TRY SAYING
    Perhaps I can work late.
    INSTEAD OF
    When the fuck do you expect me to do this?

    TRY SAYING
    I'm certain that is not feasible.
    INSTEAD OF
    No fucking way!

    TRY SAYING
    Really?
    INSTEAD OF
    You've got to be shitting me.

    TRY SAYING
    Perhaps you should check with.....
    INSTEAD OF
    Tell someone who gives a shit.

    TRY SAYING
    Of course I'm concerned.
    INSTEAD OF
    Ask me if I give a shit.

    TRY SAYING
    I wasn't involved with the project.
    INSTEAD OF
    It's not my fucking problem.

    TRY SAYING
    That's interesting.
    INSTEAD OF
    What the fuck?!!???!

    TRY SAYING
    I'm not sure I can implement this.
    INSTEAD OF
    Fuck it...it won't work.

    TRY SAYING
    I'll try to schedule that.
    INSTEAD OF
    Why the hell didn't you tell me sooner?

    TRY SAYING
    Are you sure this is a problem?
    INSTEAD OF
    Who the fuck cares?

    TRY SAYING
    He's not familiar with the problem.
    INSTEAD OF
    He's got his head up his ass.

    TRY SAYING
    Excuse me sir?
    INSTEAD OF
    Eat shit and die, motherfucker.

    TRY SAYING
    So, you weren't happy with it?
    INSTEAD OF
    Kiss my ass.

    TRY SAYING
    I'm a bit overloaded at this moment.
    INSTEAD OF
    Fuck it, I'm on salary.

    TRY SAYING
    I don't think you understand.
    INSTEAD OF
    Shove it up your ass.

    TRY SAYING
    I love a challenge.
    INSTEAD OF
    This job sucks.

    TRY SAYING
    You want me to take care of that?
    INSTEAD OF
    Who the hell died and made you boss?

    TRY SAYING
    I see.
    INSTEAD OF
    Blow me.

    TRY SAYING
    Yes, we really should discuss it.
    INSTEAD OF
    Another fucking meeting!

    TRY SAYING
    I don't think this will be a problem.
    INSTEAD OF
    I really don't give a shit.

    TRY SAYING
    He's somewhat insensitive.
    INSTEAD OF
    He's a fucking prick.

    TRY SAYING
    She's an aggressive go-getter.
    INSTEAD OF
    She's a ball-busting bitch.

    TRY SAYING
    I think you could use more training.
    INSTEAD OF
    You don't know what the fuck you're doing
     
  4. Clever username

    Clever username Active Member

    Fu twa, I like it. Simple and effective.
     
  5. Tom Petty

    Tom Petty Guest

    solid reply, solid indeed.
     
  6. Pilot

    Pilot Well-Known Member

    Do we even know if she's hot?
     
  7. Don't forget the extra-sensitive condoms.
     
  8. deskslave

    deskslave Active Member

    Gently, with a chainsaw, if at all possible.
     
  9. Tom Petty

    Tom Petty Guest

    and we're off ...
     
  10. Angola!

    Angola! Guest

    But, but, but, those chicks allegedly live in my town. At least that's what it says under their pictures. Too bad none of them really live here, because I've never seen chicks as hot as that here.
     
  11. david kaye

    david kaye Member

    Alternatives to cursing?

    I don't believe there are.
     
  12. forever_town

    forever_town Well-Known Member

    I might respond to that with a snarky, "this is my newsroom and I'll use whatever language I damn well feel like," if I weren't worried about "hostile working environment" lawsuits...
     
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