When, why and how did it happen that we have swear words now? (How did they appear or why were considered 'bad' in the first place?)

by flyingpan777
scarlet_sage

More can be written about this, but you might like a section of the FAQ, "English Insults, Swears, and Curse Words". There are currently four articles, by whoosier, /u/yodatsracist , /u/sunagainstgold , and /u/AnnalsPornographie -- tit's a good section.

This is not to discourage discussion. Further discussion, data, and debate are welcome.