🧠 Swearing & Intelligence: What the Research Really Says

Ever heard someone say “People who swear are lazy with language”? Yeah… that’s total bullshit.

Here’s what the studies actually show:

Vocabulary & FluencyTimothy Jay & Kristin Janschewitz’s research found that people who can rattle off swears quickly also score higher in overall verbal fluency. In other words: good at swearing, good at words.
Creativity & Emotional ExpressionMultiple linguistic studies show that swearing is linked to emotional intelligence and creative flexibility — making up fresh insults is a literal brain workout.
Honesty & IntegrityA 2017 study by Feldman, Lian, Kosinski, & Stillwell found profanity in social media posts correlated with honesty — swearing folks are more likely to “tell it like it is.”
Pain ReliefRichard Stephens’ famous “cold water bucket” experiments proved people endure pain longer when swearing compared to using neutral words. Shit actually makes you stronger.

TL;DR for The Swear Salon:

Swearing = bigger vocab, sharper wit, more honesty, and even physical toughness.

👉 What do you think? Does swearing make you sound smarter, funnier, or just more real?

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