Helpful guide for all…

http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/research/tv-research/Offensive-language/Offensive-Language-2016-QRG.pdf

I.N.R.A.T.S.

Can you say ****?

So that’s what it means … 😮

Excellent. What a find! The IPSOS MORI researchers must have had fun compiling that.

Scottish readers will particularly enjoy this gem:

Hun: Mild language, generally of little concern. However, seen as less acceptable by those familiar with the history and use of the term as a sectarian insult. Others unfamiliar with its use as an insult assumed it was an abbreviation of ‘honey’.

Quite enjoyed this one as well:

Bonk: Mild language, generally of little concern. Often humorous. More problematic for older participants.

I give this thread 4 hours. In the meantime….

Urban dictionary doesn’t know what ‘Iberian slap’ means. Neither do I – anyone?

Fanny: Strong language. Really?

Urban dictionary doesn’t know what ‘Iberian slap’ means. Neither do I – anyone?

Does this get past the swear filters?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bras_d%27honneur

Clunge. Every day’s a school day.

The fanny one is somewhat curious, although I always raise an eyebrow when our atlantic cousins talk about their fanny packs. I did not know you could bulk buy….

That also reminds me of a very confused american student who was mortified when we started talking about using Winnie the Pooh rubbers in school.

I’m interested that shit and bullshit are deemed “medium”.

Seems we’re ok with “quim” and “uphill gardener” though.

Must have been a fun little project for those two who put that together 😀