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Cussing is Good For You! I KNEW IT!!!

Swearing can reduce the feeling of pain. Who knew? I KNEW!!! ;)

Scientists have discovered that uttering swear words can help to lessen the feeling of physical pain.

The study by researchers at Keele University found that volunteers were able to withstand pain for longer when they swore compared to when they used words which were not offensive.

Dr Richard Stephens, who conducted the study at the university’s school of psychology, believes it may explain why swearing is still common place in languages around the world.

He suggests that swearing could have evolved as a way of raising aggression levels and reducing the feeling of pain to allow our ancestors to flee or fight back when attacked by predators.

Remember this the next time someone says, “Well, I’m sure that was helpful…” after hearing you cuss after stubbing your toe. Then tell them, “Damn right, motherfucker!

2 comments to Cussing is Good For You! I KNEW IT!!!

  • That’s pretty funny, it takes a dork with a PHD to tell us that swearing helps reduce pain?

    I swear when I feel like swearing. (especially if I think I’m about to “offend” someone.

    its only WORDS people!

    t

  • Greeblie

    What I’d like to know are some choice caveman cuss words… like OOK! or MERF!! Butg what do they MEAN? Note to self: ask those Geico guys next time I see them…