The Curious Constance Clan's 2017 Trip to the Disneyland Resort.

Curious Constance

Curious Constance

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Professortango1 said:
What curse words did they say? I don't think I've heard any foul language in an attraction at Universal. Even at HHN they don't use curse words, just adult humor.

The only line the girls actually say is "c'mon, we just got here." And while they may be dressed like anyone you see at a club or walking around Miami, their dancing is far more g-rated.
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Pi$$ed

I don't think my kids are going to whither from hearing the word. I do think it's tacky to have in a family attraction though.
 
Professortango1

Professortango1

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Curious Constance said:
Pi$$ed

I don't think my kids are going to whither from hearing the word. I do think it's tacky to have in a family attraction though.
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ed has been acceptable for quite awhile. You can not like the word, but its a bit disingenuous to call it a curse word. If somebody says "he said the 'p' word," its going to be awhile before we get to "ed."

Universal has always been delightfully "un-Disney." I remember loving the banter of their hosts for the special effects make up show so much we went back to see it again on our second day. Universal is kid-friendly edge. Like Nickelodeon.
 
Professortango1

Professortango1

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indianajack said:
Great trip report, enjoyed reading through it, thanks!

While I wouldn't consider pi$$ed a curse word, it's tacky and coarse. 'Angry' and 'annoyed' could have been used instead.
I guess that's Universal keepin' it classy...
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That doesn't fit the vernacular of the characters though. I mean, Rocket does say "freaking" in Mission BO, which is just a variation of the "F" word.
 
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indianajack

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Professortango1 said:
That doesn't fit the vernacular of the characters though. I mean, Rocket does say "freaking" in Mission BO, which is just a variation of the "F" word.
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Yes, Rocket says "freaking," not the f-bomb. Same idea applied Furious: the character could say, "I'm angry," rather than "I'm pi$$sed" without loss of character authenticity. It's just a matter of keeping some class (from my perspective).
 
Professortango1

Professortango1

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indianajack said:
Yes, Rocket says "freaking," not the f-bomb. Same idea applied Furious: the character could say, "I'm angry," rather than "I'm pi$$sed" without loss of character authenticity. It's just a matter of keeping some class (from my perspective).
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But freaking IS the f bomb. That's what it means. Its in Rocket's character to say such words because he is a vulgar character. Loveable, but vulgar.

Pi$$ed has been another acceptable vulgarity as long as it means upset or drunk amd not the bodily function.

So Rocket drops an acceptable f bomb and some iilegal street racers use pi$$ed in the acceptable figurative language stance. Only difference is Universal markets to an edgier teen audience where Disney wants to be wholsome and family friendly.
 
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indianajack

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Professortango1 said:
But freaking IS the f bomb. That's what it means.
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Freaking does not equal the f-bomb. Freaking equals freaking. f-bomb equals f-bomb.
They are two separate words.
Yes, freaking's origin is from the f-bomb as a euphemism but it has become so dissipated from the f-bomb that freaking is listed as informal and slang in the dictionary. Pi$$ed is listed as informal and vulgar in the dictionary. Freaking and pi$$ed are of two different caliber. If you don't like that, then you can debate the dictionary.

Professortango1 said:
Pi$$ed has been another acceptable vulgarity as long as it means upset or drunk amd not the bodily function.
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How do you define and determine an "acceptable vulgarity"? What is your source?
Even this forum's software censors ed, but not freaking. I guess not so acceptable after all... :)
 
Practical Pig

Practical Pig

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That was a freaking fine trip report! I enjoyed reading it, and I'm glad your family enjoyed your time at the resort.

Curious Constance said:
Since our trip, my son says he's now a Disney geek too, and has started reading my Haunted Mansion book. (From Magic Kingdom to the Movies.) He's watching You Tube videos right now about little known Haunted Mansion facts and yelling things over to me. :inlove:
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Good work!
 
Professortango1

Professortango1

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indianajack said:
Freaking does not equal the f-bomb. Freaking equals freaking. f-bomb equals f-bomb.
They are two separate words.
Yes, freaking's origin is from the f-bomb as a euphemism but it has become so dissipated from the f-bomb that freaking is listed as informal and slang in the dictionary. Pi$$ed is listed as informal and vulgar in the dictionary. Freaking and pi$$ed are of two different caliber. If you don't like that, then you can debate the dictionary.



How do you define and determine an "acceptable vulgarity"? What is your source?
Even this forum's software censors ****ed, but not freaking. I guess not so acceptable after all... :)
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This forum censors plenty of words which nobody would consider a curse word. I believe f-l-a-n-g-e is censored.

As for acceptable vulgarity, these are vulgar phrases which are more or less accepted in the public's eye. These are terms like sucks, balls to the wall, lame, dumb, moron, fudge, W - T - F, OMG, damn, darn, hell, heck, etc...

As for freaking, Webster says it is a "euphemism for frigging or f***ing." In regards to pi$$ing, Webster only defines the act of urination, which is why it is listed as "usually vulgar."

Look, if you're okay with euphemisms for the f-bombs at Disneyland but not figurative language at Universal, that's your own personal preference. We all have phrases or words which affect us more than others.
 
SSG

SSG

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indianajack

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Professortango1 said:
This forum censors plenty of words which nobody would consider a curse word. I believe f-l-a-n-g-e is censored.

As for acceptable vulgarity, these are vulgar phrases which are more or less accepted in the public's eye. These are terms like sucks, balls to the wall, lame, dumb, moron, fudge, W - T - F, OMG, damn, darn, hell, heck, etc...

As for freaking, Webster says it is a "euphemism for frigging or f***ing." In regards to pi$$ing, Webster only defines the act of urination, which is why it is listed as "usually vulgar."

Look, if you're okay with euphemisms for the f-bombs at Disneyland but not figurative language at Universal, that's your own personal preference. We all have phrases or words which affect us more than others.
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Wow! Never ceases to amaze me how people on the Internet can never graciously admit being in error.
Almost all the words you list are not vulgar according to the dictionary. Go ahead and look them up.
Vulgar is coarse language and often refers to body parts. When a word is used in a figurative or metaphorical sense, it can still be vulgar. Your implicit argument that figurative language can't be vulgar is wrong, and bizarre.
Slang is informal language.

My apologies to Constance for distracting from your awesomely cool trip report. This is my last word on the subject. :angelic:
 
Disney Irish

Disney Irish

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Here is my weigh-in on the pi$$ed conversation:

Obscenity gets you in trouble with the law. Profanity gets you in trouble with religious folks and The Powers That Be. Vulgarity just gets you in trouble with your mother.

Since more contemporary mothers all use the word pi$$ed to describe being angry it has become acceptable in today's lexicon.

Basically what is vulgar to some is not vulgar to others.
 

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