A New Brand of Mouthwash
Oh boys! What have you gone and done now? It hurts my heart to see how many boys need to have their mouths washed out with soap. If your mother won’t do it, then please open wide and Abby will give you a thorough washing and rinsing! Since when has it become acceptable and tolerable to hear the F-bomb in every other word of a conversation, or hear women being referred to as the B-word? Unfortunately, the uneducated boy considers this a large part of his vocabulary these days. Let’s face it, we all have a moment where it just feels good to cuss, but I’ve always drawn the line with using offensive language in front of children and my elders. For men, this should include the presence of women.
Recently, it has been my disappointment to work with certain individuals who feel it appropriate to discuss what they did over the weekend: Mostly consisting of how many girls they talked into taking home and what they did. How manly and charming they must be to accomplish these feats. Then, in the same breathe I get to hear about what B****** and C**** women are. This boys, is what we refer to as the case of the classical ignoramus. As a lady I find this vocabulary appalling and very disrespectful….maybe because I am neither of these titles so rudely bestowed upon these women. I take offense to these words being used in my presence, and you should be ashamed of yourselves for having such a limited and narrow thought process and vocabulary. Keep in mind that the workplace is not where these items of business should even be discussed.
Is it not enough that I have worked with men my entire life and enjoyed their company, friendship, and respect in the workplace, only to be rewarded with such lovely stories from scum of the earth? I’m sorry, but I am a woman who diligently works beside men, carries my weight, camps out, travels, and keeps up with them. Show some respect! The foul language and disgusting remarks are unnecessary and should not be tolerated. Most disturbing are the other men who stand by and listen to this garbage and never say a word! What is wrong with you? Have you lost your manhood along with your mind?
There was a time when a man would stand up for a lady if others were being rude in her presence. Now, they just stand around and laugh at the rude insults like it’s something acceptable. I’m here to tell you it is far from acceptable or tolerable! Seriously boys, you need to grow some cajones and not indulge in this ignorance. Every time these fragrant man swine say something derogatory towards women, you should be thinking about your mother, sister, daughter, or wife and how you would feel if these horrible things were being said to or about them. Bet you wouldn’t be so impressed then…not impressed enough to stand there and laugh like an idiot!
It’s one thing to be out with the boys joking and kidding around and getting a little rambunctious, but keep in mind that there are certain times and places for appropriate language. Clean up your act and your mouth. People judge you based on how you present yourself, and your vocabulary reflects your intelligence (or lack thereof). You need to be setting a respectable example for the generation following in your footsteps, not creating a cult of non-virility. Challenge yourselves to create a new vocabulary that includes respectful, intelligent words; not garbage and filth that make people embarrassed to be around you! Remember, profanity is a crutch for ignorance. I hope it trips you and knocks some sense into you.
–A. Normal
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