Laugesen prepares second edition linking pop culture to shifting norms
1 Nov 1 · 10d ago · 3 articles · 2 posts · 4 sources · development 1 of 1
Laugesen is releasing a second edition of Rooted, noting evidence since 2020 of young Australians embracing the word's 'amelioration' and creative uses as cultural markers. She observes that Australian TV's trajectory—from Kath & Kim in 2003 to The Bachelor and Married at First Sight by 2019 without censorship—reflects and accelerates cultural taboo-breaking.
“If you are hearing more of that in popular culture or online, it does help to shift the nature of what we think is acceptable.”
Amanda LaugesenMartin Schweinberger Linguist, University of QueenslandKate Burridge Linguist, Monash UniversityAmanda Laugesen Lexicographer, Australian National Dictionary directorDylan Swayne Hughes PhD philosophy student, Monash University
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first by The Guardian, 10d ago · also Guardian Culture, Guardian Media
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I feel the same way, and I've never used that word. If I ask someone not to say that word to or about me, they don't again, except one person (who is now a friend) said okay "okay, you C-word". I gave them a look, they laughed, we moved on. There was more to them than just using that word casually. In my experience both in person and online…
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The word is slightly different in its pronunciation and usage and depending on context can still be very rude in Australia. For example, the casual Australian usage of the word (in friendly settings) often soften or completely excludes the hard T (e.g."sick cun-" or "mad cun-") whereas when used as an insult the fully-enunciated word is used.
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I might also add, that I'm a Publicans daughter. I grew up in pretty solid working class environment. But my parents NEVER allowed this word to be used in our pub. They weren't keen on any swearing, but could let most go...but using that word was shut down immediately. And if you repeated it? You were kicked out and banned.
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The first time I ever heard it directed at a woman was at the end of Kill Bill 2. I don't think I even knew about its anatomical meaning as a kid.
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No problem with that word. It's nowhere near as offensive and does not have any anti-male back ground.
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Wow, what an article.. Aussies like to swear.. Americans can't handle it.. surprised all round 🙄
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The male equivalent, as in d**k (I'm assuming you don't want me writing it out in full)
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