I’m On My Soap Box!
I’ve
noticed a disturbing trend and it’s popping up everywhere-in everyday conversation,
emails, blogs, YouTube videos, Twitter,
Facebook, and most recently, on the red carpet at the Oscars. What is this horrible thing? It’s the constant use of slang and crude,
profane language and it has gotten completely out of hand.
noticed a disturbing trend and it’s popping up everywhere-in everyday conversation,
emails, blogs, YouTube videos, Twitter,
Facebook, and most recently, on the red carpet at the Oscars. What is this horrible thing? It’s the constant use of slang and crude,
profane language and it has gotten completely out of hand.
Last
night, my family and I were watching the red carpet coverage of the Oscars and
a lovely young lady was being interviewed by Ryan Seacrest. Lovely, that is, until she opened her mouth. I can’t recall if she actually used the word “dude”,
but I know she said “stoked” a few times, and the overall effect was not
charming. Not only was I flabbergasted
that someone at an event as respected as the Oscars could sound so stupid, but
even my children were appalled. Now, she
didn’t curse, but her use of informal language and slang at such a formal event
was almost as bad as if she had.
night, my family and I were watching the red carpet coverage of the Oscars and
a lovely young lady was being interviewed by Ryan Seacrest. Lovely, that is, until she opened her mouth. I can’t recall if she actually used the word “dude”,
but I know she said “stoked” a few times, and the overall effect was not
charming. Not only was I flabbergasted
that someone at an event as respected as the Oscars could sound so stupid, but
even my children were appalled. Now, she
didn’t curse, but her use of informal language and slang at such a formal event
was almost as bad as if she had.
I’ve
also noticed a few ladies in the beauty community who love to sprinkle their
hauls and tutorials with various four letter words. I’m not sure why they feel the need to do
it-I think they believe it makes them sound edgy, witty and tough-girl, but to
me, it makes me reach for the “unsubscribe” button. It’s distracting, tacky, and has no place when
describing beauty products.
also noticed a few ladies in the beauty community who love to sprinkle their
hauls and tutorials with various four letter words. I’m not sure why they feel the need to do
it-I think they believe it makes them sound edgy, witty and tough-girl, but to
me, it makes me reach for the “unsubscribe” button. It’s distracting, tacky, and has no place when
describing beauty products.
We
all have our favorite people that we like to watch on YouTube in the beauty
community. There are so many talented
people making wonderful videos for us to watch.
But there are a handful of them that truly stand out, and the minute I
see one of their videos in my subscription box, I do a happy dance. Apart from their amazing skills, the one
thing they all have in common is their gift at speaking. Yes, Lisa Eldridge is one of the most talented
makeup artists on the planet, but a big reason why she is so popular is because
she is so eloquent. Nur (nurberxo) is
the first person I ever saw on YouTube that peppered her videos with
multi-syllabic words and SAT level vocabulary.
Yes, she’s beautiful and that helps when watching her. But I think that those of her who love
watching her can also say she is incredibly witty, and yet nary a profane word
escapes her lips in her videos. It’s
their lack of profanity that makes them stand out among a sea of slang dropping
sailors.
all have our favorite people that we like to watch on YouTube in the beauty
community. There are so many talented
people making wonderful videos for us to watch.
But there are a handful of them that truly stand out, and the minute I
see one of their videos in my subscription box, I do a happy dance. Apart from their amazing skills, the one
thing they all have in common is their gift at speaking. Yes, Lisa Eldridge is one of the most talented
makeup artists on the planet, but a big reason why she is so popular is because
she is so eloquent. Nur (nurberxo) is
the first person I ever saw on YouTube that peppered her videos with
multi-syllabic words and SAT level vocabulary.
Yes, she’s beautiful and that helps when watching her. But I think that those of her who love
watching her can also say she is incredibly witty, and yet nary a profane word
escapes her lips in her videos. It’s
their lack of profanity that makes them stand out among a sea of slang dropping
sailors.
Now,
I’m not saying that I use perfect speech.
I can curse like a trucker and when I’m not on camera, the F-bomb slips
out on a daily basis. It’s a problem,
and I’m working on it. But I never swear
on camera. I had a revelation last
night about my cursing problem. I
realized that if I can make a conscious effort not to swear on camera (and I
never have, not even the edited out portions), then why can’t I do that in my
daily life? I clearly have the ability
to refrain from cursing during a business meeting, a conference with my sons’
teachers, or when speaking to my rabbi, so why should it be so difficult to
just stop cursing completely? It shouldn’t! So, I am declaring to all 90 of you who
follow this blog, from now on, no curse words will fall out of my mouth, EXCEPT
if I am startled or if I have just stubbed my toe.
I’m not saying that I use perfect speech.
I can curse like a trucker and when I’m not on camera, the F-bomb slips
out on a daily basis. It’s a problem,
and I’m working on it. But I never swear
on camera. I had a revelation last
night about my cursing problem. I
realized that if I can make a conscious effort not to swear on camera (and I
never have, not even the edited out portions), then why can’t I do that in my
daily life? I clearly have the ability
to refrain from cursing during a business meeting, a conference with my sons’
teachers, or when speaking to my rabbi, so why should it be so difficult to
just stop cursing completely? It shouldn’t! So, I am declaring to all 90 of you who
follow this blog, from now on, no curse words will fall out of my mouth, EXCEPT
if I am startled or if I have just stubbed my toe.
I
don’t know if this trend will ever turn around.
With electronic communication quickly replacing all forms of formal written
and oral communication, it may not. I can’t control mainstream media, but I can
take control over my own mouth. So no
more BLEEPING profanity from me!
don’t know if this trend will ever turn around.
With electronic communication quickly replacing all forms of formal written
and oral communication, it may not. I can’t control mainstream media, but I can
take control over my own mouth. So no
more BLEEPING profanity from me!
Because I work with children the words that we consider curse words also include, the "S" words like stupid or shut up and the "D" word is dumb. I once posted a comment on Facebook using the word stupid, I think I was referring to another driver, every single follower commented on me using the bad "S" word!! LOL!!
I like you for you. So do what makes you feel the best.
Hmm… The gurus that I follow, I follow for their personality. If swearing is part of that, I don't mind. icallitambrosia is absolutely amazing whether she swears or not and I have no problem with that.
Granted, if I heard you curse in a video my eyebrows would certainly raise :p
One word that drives me bonkers is epic. It makes me crazy when I hear it. Especially when a woman my age uses it. There are so many descriptive words that can be used, why limit it to epic or stoked? Who knows!
I've always felt swear words are for people that lack the vocabulary to properly express themselves.
-Courtney (digitalteacup)
I agree! There is nothing more disguisting, in my opinion, than a woman talking like a truck driver. I was speaking of myself being a "sucker" for all the products on HSN and QVC and could hardly get the word out of my mouth. LOL! Stacie xo
I agree. I feel like a lot of "influential" people that have the opportunity to have a microphone or camera in front of them can't…you know…even speak…uhhhh…in
complete…you know…sentences…ya know I mean? (athletes come to mind)
For me NOT swearing is natural.. Maybe it sounds strange but I think I heared my father only swear once or twice my whole life (I'm 27). Other than that in my family no one swears, maybe sometimes they do use less nice words but that's about it.
I have to be really really annoyed to actually use the f word or things like that.
But for some people it's just something normal and how they are. When people are swearing on Youtube ocasionally it's fine with me. But if every other word is a curse word than it's not worth wasting time watching them.
PS you are so right about Lisa! I could listen to her talking all day…
Hey, Marnie!
I love your channel on your YouTube and I will now follow your blog because I totally agree with you (and I love hearing your opinions, it's too bad you live so far away).
It's so UNclassy for a girl that has gotten so far in her life as to be on the red carpet to use slang. I don't think anybody really cares anymore about sounding eloquent, even when they receive an award or something! I use to not care either…when I was in high school lol! I grew up and realized that that's not how a lady should talk, at least not in public! I still slip up, of course, but I've started cursing less and less and minding my speech in front of people, especially older people (I'm 24).
Thanks for this Marnie! I subscribe to your YT channel & have always appreciated your proper use of words & eloquent way of speaking. I'm serious! Proper English is a HUGE Huge deal for me & I have no idea how some people even graduated from HS with the way they speak & write. I think my biggest problem with all of the social media these days is the slang & abbreviations!! Thank you for being such an inspiration & for teaching your kids to appreciate the proper way to speak:)
Dawn:) (rileyzoe1 on YT)
I'm totally with you on this one. It depends on the personality though, for instance, askadragqueen is hilarious and I expect that from her. I choose not to use profanity on my channel either though. I end up quirky and funny enough without the toughness.
Sidenote, I'm rewatching your What I Packed to Phoenix as I'm going to Hawaii in Oct. and am dreading the long plane ride. Thanks for the wonderful useful tips. Hugs, Susan (aka delacotta360)
I just love your outlook.
It really is not at all needed in our daily life and its much more refreshing to be around those who doesn't use such words even in every day life.
I have a close friend who doesn't curse at all, except when she hurts her toe, she once said that the "S" (SHIT)lives in her toe, and only when she hurts it does it get out. LOL
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