Is the F-bomb ready to go mainstream? When my friend Kelly first saw AdFreak, she expressed surprise that we could say “anus.” I assured her it was the least of our obscenity transgressions. It got me thinking about our nation’s puritanical standards for TV, newspapers and radio. They’re basically the only obscenity-free places in America, and they all happen to be dying. Will they take the FCC and Tipper Gore with them? We’re already doing “unrated” versions of spots for the Web. When will we stop bothering with the “radio edit”? This week, columnist Mark Morford offered up one of the best-ever defenses of obscenity. Be sure to read the paragraph that starts with, “But maybe that’s beside the point.” It’s fucking great. Hat tip to Mike. —Posted by David Griner

June 14, 2007 in Griner | Permalink

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How is "anus" an obscenity? That's like saying "vagina" or "uterus" or "aorta" is obscene.

Posted by: Ed | Jun 14, 2007 8:40:18 PM

If the F-bomb went mainstream it would lose all its power, it would cease to be the F-bomb, the F-bomb would be defused.
If anyone could or did use the F-bomb anywhere or anytime they wanted to, we would need to find a new "taboo" expletive to replace it.

and BTW... FUCK YOU!

Posted by: Tdave | Jun 15, 2007 2:22:06 AM

Last year, a film was released about the word that investigates its origin, what would happen if it became mainstream, and how people use it.

www.fourletterfilm.com

Posted by: Joel | Jun 15, 2007 6:09:51 AM

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