Texas Talks Dirty: The #1 Curse Word in the Lone Star State
Yes, Texas is known for its rich history, beautiful scenery, and larger-than-life personalities, but the state also has a mighty cuss word that is used more than any other. This four-letter word reigns supreme despite all the colorful vocabulary that peppers everyday conversations.
Wordtips is a website typically used to help solve word puzzles. It is worth checking out. In its article, you'll find the history behind various curse words, where they're used in the United States, how often they are used, and more. The data collected is from thousands of X (formally Twitter) posts throughout 320 cities. The most commonly used profanity words and their variations were counted and broken down by state. Keep scrolling to find out the most used word in Texas.
The Beginnings
The 1972 George Carlin skit "Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television" was extremely controversial. Carlin was later arrested, and the incident led to a Supreme Court ruling that changed how speech and profanity were regulated on television. This skit broke the mold for profanity for years to come.
Interesting Facts
- The F-bomb is the most commonly used word in the United States.
- The people of Georgia use the most profanity, while those in Minnesota use the least.
- 15 of the 50 states use the S-word (rhymes with sit) more than any other word.
- Profanities rose on Facebook (41%) and X (27%) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What's The Word?
As it turns out, Texans love using the F-bomb more than any other cuss word. Of the data collected, this 4-letter word was used over 11 times per 1000 X posts, more than any other in Texas. While that may not seem like a lot, think about how many posts are sent daily. It adds up big time. Check this map to see all the top cuss words for every state.
It certainly appears that the F-bomb holds a special place in Texans' colorful vocabulary. While some may view it as offensive or inappropriate, denying its powerful expression is hard.
I'll tell you one thing that'll elicit some cuss words from me—the sight of scorpions. I can't stand those critters, and Texas has plenty of them. Look below for the most common variety you'll find.
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