History of Swear Words
An education in expletives: the history lesson you didn’t know you needed hosted by Nicolas Cage. A loud and proudly profane series that explores the origins, pop culture-usage, science and cultural impact of curse words.
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Cast:Nicolas Cage , Kory Stamper , Elvis Mitchell , Melissa Mohr , Nikki Glaser , London Hughes , Benjamin Bergen , DeRay Davis , Jim Jefferies , Joel Kim Booster , Nick Offerman , Sarah Silverman , Mireille Miller-Young , Open Mike Eagle , Patti Harrison , Zainab Johnson , Baron Vaughn , Isiah Whitlock Jr.
S1.E1 ∙ Fuck
The silly putty of the English language, our most malleable swear word can refer to sex, rage, confusion, excitement and a whole lot more.
S1.E2 ∙ Shit
With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile - and sometimes even positive.
S1.E3 ∙ Bitch
Though it literally means "female dog", in recent years, some women have started to reclaim the "B word" as a term of strength and solidarity.
S1.E4 ∙ Dick
You can have one or you can be one. But how did an unassuming nickname for "Richard" become one of our most popular swear words?
S1.E5 ∙ Pussy
From its feline origins to its modern slang uses describing genitalia or insulting manhood, learn how "pu**y" has stood the test of time.
S1.E6 ∙ Damn
Though quite mild when compared with its profane brethren, "damn" has maintained its meaning from biblical times and can still pack a punch even today.
