The power of profanity?

污言秽语的威力?

Round Table China

社会与文化

2025-04-09

24 分钟
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That familiar headphone knot, the unexpected slice of paper – and bam! Out comes that satisfying, slightly naughty word. But scientists are saying that moment of swearing isn't just blowing off steam. It's a release, a show of resilience, maybe even a bit of self-care. Time to rethink what swear words do for us? Could it actually be… beneficial? / The never-ending titles of online novels (18:12). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan
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  • Discussion keeps the world turning.

  • This is Round Table.

  • You're listening to Round Table with myself Ha Young.

  • I'm joined by Youshan and Steve Hatherly in the studio.

  • Coming up, the headphone cable knots up again.

  • Your finger finds the sharp edge of a piece of paper and out it comes.

  • I can't say that word on air, but it's a satisfying, slightly scandalous word.

  • But here's the twist.

  • Scientists say that moment of swearing isn't just venting.

  • It's relief, it's strength, it might even be treatment.

  • Should we rethink what it means to drop an F-bomb?

  • Could it actually be healthy?

  • What's your go-to word when life gets hard?

  • And should we be judging it a little bit less?

  • And have you noticed?

  • Online novel titles in China are getting longer, like a lot longer,

  • from a simple title of Douluo Continent to the jaw-dropping.

  • Wait for it.

  • After entering the cyberpunk game, I defeated the boss and climbed to the top.

  • That is the title of one online novel?