colin wrote: > > > This isn't about the F word, it seems to me, but about the C word. The word > > is used over here as a very coarse term of abuse, for men or women equally; > > I never heard of it as an expression of hatred toward women.
Ok, ok, ok. Next time my buttons are pushed so fiercely I'll look up words in my British to English slang dictionary that needs to be, but isn't, close at hand at all times. So, I've ALWAYS heard the phrase "fucking cunt" used here by men toward women as an expression of extreme disdain, which to me is a clear sign of hatred (or maybe fear, I don't know, whatever it is it doesn't feel good to hear it), so it did seem like a hostile act for you to post it. Not funny at all, for me. I *did* ask why you posted it, yes? and now I know. You were focused on the fish and I heard only the words. Strange, huh? A surprise for us both. Anyway, can't friends sometimes be surprised and confused and annoyed, even angered, by one another's actions? I hope so, imperfect being that I am, well, that we all are really, but I'll just speak for myself on this one. Debra Shea, an obviously stressed-out overzealous NYC advocate
