Only if you are under 15, and think it really impresses people. Other than that, I would think that the English language offers far more scope to insult protagonists in an erudite manner
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It truly is rich in linguistic possibilities. Only a poltroon would disagree.Mr Moofo wrote: Wed Feb 25, 2026 9:09 amOnly if you are under 15, and think it really impresses people. Other than that, I would think that the English language offers far more scope to insult protagonists in an erudite manner
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I think the opposite. Its one the few swear words that still carries any weight and shock value. As insults go, its pretty effective!Mr Moofo wrote: Wed Feb 25, 2026 9:09 amOnly if you are under 15, and think it really impresses people. Other than that, i would think that the English language offers far more scope to insult protagonists in an erudite manner
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Minge mungler.Mr Moofo wrote: Wed Feb 25, 2026 9:09 am Other than that, i would think that the English language offers far more scope to insult protagonists in an erudite manner
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Have a like for "poltroon".Count Steer wrote: Wed Feb 25, 2026 9:33 amIt truly is rich in linguistic possibilities. Only a poltroon would disagree.Mr Moofo wrote: Wed Feb 25, 2026 9:09 amOnly if you are under 15, and think it really impresses people. Other than that, i would think that the English language offers far more scope to insult protagonists in an erudite manner![]()
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'You're terrible Muriel' still carries the long lasting stinging effect of a paper cut,guaranteed to cause distress in even the most formidable foe. 
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I'm thinking "Battenburg" may become a subtle substitute for the strongest swear word mentioned above....Taipan wrote: Wed Feb 25, 2026 10:19 amI think the opposite. Its one the few swear words that still carries any weight and shock value. As insults go, its pretty effective!Mr Moofo wrote: Wed Feb 25, 2026 9:09 amOnly if you are under 15, and think it really impresses people. Other than that, i would think that the English language offers far more scope to insult protagonists in an erudite manner
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Digging the bass speaker below your buds.MrLongbeard wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 3:02 pm 6 years ago at work during the first 'rona lock down, don't time fly.
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