According to a new study by British researchers, saying the F word or any other commonly used expletive can work to reduce physical pain — and it seems that people may use curse words by instinct.
Time Health: Why Swearing Is Good For You (Also: GOOD: Why Swearing Is Good For You)
Via boutofcontext, who writes, “The articles, and pull-quotes from Steven Pinker, warn that for this reason, we should swear economically. As with opioids - overuse diminishes effectiveness.”
I don’t give a fuckin fuck if it diminishes effectiveness — FFFFUUUUUCCCCCCKKKKK!!!!
(This post brought to you by a foot that is hurting like motherfucker today and the bitch-ass crutches I’m gonna have to start using.)
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