GRGR(8) Discussion Opener
Craig Clark
CLARK at SHEPFS2.UND.AC.ZA
Tue Jan 14 10:32:10 CST 1997
Paul Mackin wrote:
> Does anyone have any thoughts about TRP's use of the word "cunt"?
> Every female I've ever met utterly despises the word. It does have
> a harsh, almost aggressive sound to it and is the word of choice
> should one wish to denigrate or insult a female but find "bitch"
> not to be sufficient. Why did TRP choose this word rather than one
> of the others such as pussy, quim, muff, etc.?
Alliteration, I'd guess...
Craig Clark
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