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š§© Why Do Bad Words Feel Good?
Ever notice how dropping a swear feels way more satisfying than saying ādarnā or āoopsā? Thereās a reason:
š¹ Swears light up the brain. Neuroimaging shows profanity activates the amygdala (emotions) and basal ganglia (instincts), not just the ālanguageā areas. Thatās why it hits harder.
š¹ Itās taboo = power. Because society labels swears as āforbidden,ā they carry extra emotional punch. If fuck were as normal as ābread,ā it wouldnāt land the same.
š¹ Release valve effect. Swearing acts like a pressure release ā it lets you vent anger, pain, or shock in a single syllable.
š Basically: swears are the original āemotional shortcuts.ā They bypass politeness and go straight to the gut.
š¬ Discussion Prompt
Whatās your favorite swear for pure emotional satisfaction? (The one that just feels right to say when youāre pissed or shocked.)
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š§© Why Do Bad Words Feel Good?
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