What was the first F-word in a movie?

Then in 1970, Robert Altman's comedy M*A*S*H became the first major studio film to use the f-word, a passing comment during a football scene.
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When was the F-word first used?

The F-word was recorded in a dictionary in 1598 (John Florio's A Worlde of Wordes, London: Arnold Hatfield for Edw. Blount). It is remotely derived from the Latin futuere and Old German ficken/fucken meaning 'to strike or penetrate', which had the slang meaning to copulate.
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When was the first F bomb in a movie?

The one that's cited most frequently is Robert Altman's MASH (1970) , but 1967 was the year of the first "fuck". Some believe it was I'll Never Forget What's'isname (1967) . Others believe it was Ulysses (1967) . Both were released in '67.
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What is the most f words in a movie?

The 10 Most Profane Movies of All Time, Ranked by The Number of F-Bombs
  • Alpha Dog (2006) - 367 f-words. ...
  • Straight Outta Compton (2015) - 392 f-words. ...
  • Casino (1995) - 422 f-words. ...
  • Nil by Mouth (1997) - 428 f-words. ...
  • Summer of Sam (1999) - 435 f-words. ...
  • Uncut Gems (2019) - 560 f-words. ...
  • The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) - 569 f-words.
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How many F words is an R rating?

According to the MPAA's website: “A motion picture's single use of one of the harsher sexually-derived words initially requires at least a PG-13 rating. More than one such expletive requires an R rating.”
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History of the F Word



How many F words can a PG-13 have?

One of the group's rules, for instance, says the F-bomb can be used as an expletive just once in a film rated PG-13, which means suitable for people 13 and older.
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Who first used the F word on TV?

1965: First use of the f– word on TV is on 13 November 1965 by literary agent Kenneth Tynan (UK) during a satirical discussion show entitled BBC3.
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What was the first cuss word on TV?

First scripted curse word - "Chicago Hope"

While people have been "accidentally" cursing on live television for a while, the first scripted curse word on network television happened in 1999. Mark Harmon uttered the phrase "s**t happens" on an episode of Chicago Hope.
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What was the first curse word on TV?

1965: First use of the f– word on TV is on 13 November 1965 by literary agent Kenneth Tynan (UK) during a satirical discussion show entitled BBC3.
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What is the D word?

d-word (plural d-words) (euphemistic) The word damn.
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What is the e word?

e-word (plural e-words) Any word beginning with e, especially one referring to something electronic, or one that is (often humorously) treated as controversial in a given context (for example, evolution, evangelical or enlightenment). quotations ▼
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What does the G word mean?

(euphemistic) The word goddamn.
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What cuss word is 11?

Stupid, idiot, bottom-feeder barnacle-head, barnacles, kill, fish paste, tartar sauce, shrimp, dumb, moron and punk are frequently used. Darn, heck, ass, nipples, dang, gosh, crummy, crud, damn and butt are infrequently used.
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Is fart a curse word?

When used in an attempt to be offensive, the word is still considered vulgar, but it remains a mild example of such an insult. This usage dates back to the Medieval period, where the phrase 'not worth a fart' would be applied to an item held to be worthless.
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Can TV 14 say the F word?

In general, the F-bomb is rarer with the TV-14 rating than with the PG-13 rating. Apart from the above examples, Starz On Demand's print of the English dub of Black Magic M-66 contains a single F-bomb and was rated TV-14. The Netflix original series Stranger Things has a few uncensored F-bombs but under a TV-14 rating.
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Did Spongebob used to cuss?

Stupid, idiot, bottom-feeder barnacle-head, barnacles, kill, fish paste, tartar sauce, shrimp, dumb, moron and punk are frequently used. Darn, heck, ass, nipples, dang, gosh, crummy, crud, damn and butt are infrequently used. In later seasons, the word chum becomes a euphemism for the "s" word.
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What are the 9 words you can't say on TV?

During a performance in 1966, comedian Lenny Bruce said he had been arrested for saying nine words: "ass", "balls", "cocksucker", "cunt", "fuck", "motherfucker", "piss", "shit", and "tits".
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What show says the F word the most?

On average, the most profanities per episode can be found in US crime drama series, The Wire, with an average of 102 swears per episode. The Sopranos, following the exploits of warring mafia families, is high on both lists alongside slum comedy Shameless and Orange is the new Black.
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Does AMC allow the F word?

Throughout the entirety of The Walking Dead, many viewers expressed their desire for at least a few F-bombs on the show -- but with AMC being a cable TV network, they're pretty strict when it comes to profanity. However, Season 11, Episode 15 of The Walking Dead finally made an aggressive F-bomb loud and clear.
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What age rating is the F-word?

This is an incomplete list of media which are exceptions to guidelines at different age ratings (such as one F-word in a film rated PG-13 by the MPA).
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Can ya books have the F-word?

When it comes to writing for Young Adults, swearing is allowed, so long as the themes of your novel demand it and you're writing for the more mature YA audience (that is, one likely to be making its own book selections).
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How many F words does Scream have?

Nearly 90 f-words and nearly another 20 s-words.
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What is the longest swear?

Dunbar is famed in Scottish and ecclesiastical history for issuing the longest curse, a 1000-word diatribe against the Borders reivers who he excommunicated saying this: “I curse their head and all the hairs of their head.
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Do 10 year olds cuss?

Swearing: school-age children and pre-teens. Children aged 5-11 years might swear to express emotions, get a reaction, or fit in socially. It's good to talk with children about swearing. They can understand that some words hurt or offend others.
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Can 12 year olds swear?

It's normal for kids to swear at one time or another. Young kids will often repeat something they've heard. Older kids often want to test their parents' reactions. If your child has started using a few choice words, there are several discipline techniques you can use to curb their use of inappropriate language.
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