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The F-Word: The Critical Amendment to Constitutional Language

Explore the impact and nuances of the First Amendment through a thought-provoking analysis of taboo words. Delve into the geolinguistics of verbal taboos and their cultural significance. Discover the power of language and the freedom of speech amidst societal norms and restrictions.

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The F-Word: The Critical Amendment to Constitutional Language

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  1. Apr 8th, Class #23The F-Word

  2. F---- Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

  3. Assigned Reading • Allen Walker Read’s article, “The Geolinguistics of Verbal Taboos” • “A Fence Sieve Language”

  4. Let’s Review ... • Benham Disc, Abstracting, etc. • George Carlin:

  5. Rank these words (Good – Bad) __ are __ beer __ cancer __ class __ here __ run __ table __ the __ today __ tornado

  6. Rank these words (Good – Bad) __ God __ balls __ damn __ blow __ breast __ cock __ do __ prick __ orgasm __ suck

  7. CAUTION:Ensure Protective Gearis in placeBefore Proceeding

  8. Rank these words (Good – Bad) __ ass-wipe __ cocksucker __ shit-faced __ jissum __ fuck-all __ twat __ motherfucker __ dick-weed __ cum __ cunt

  9. Rank these words (Good – Bad) __ God __ balls __ damn __ blow __ breast __ cock __ do __ prick __ orgasm __ suck __ ass-wipe __ cocksucker __ shit-faced __ jissum __ fuck-all __ twat __ motherfucker __ dick-weed __ cum __ cunt __ are __ beer __ cancer __ class __ here __ run __ table __ the __ today __ tornado

  10. Before the F--- begins ... “The aim of education is the condition of suspended judgment on everything.” – George Santayana “Who rules the symbols, rules us.” – Alfred Korzybski

  11. Before the F--- begins ... • My role • People: • Steven Bochco (“Hill Street Blues,” “LA Law,” “NYPD Blue”) • Alan Keyes (ran for President in Republican primaries 1996, 2000, 2008) • David Milch (HBO’s “Deadwood”) • Geoffrey Nunberg, Ph.D. (Linguist, UC-Berkeley, author, NPR commentator)

  12. Before the F--- begins ... • Is there a difference between “Liberal” and “Liberal-minded”? • There is a lot to absorb in this f---: • watch • listen • read

  13. Quotes to Look/Listen for in the film ... “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far you can go.” – T.S. Eliot “You don’t get credit for being safe in life.” – Ice-T

  14. Before the F--- begins ... • Begins with a short interview with the director, Steve Anderson (from HDNet) • Original 30 minutes I’ve used before • Includes additional clips on Politics, Sports, and the Final Word • Includes the credits ... watch expressions • Includes DVD Extra comments by Billy Connolly and Ice-T

  15. Before the F--- begins ... • You’ll know when it’s over ... no doubt

  16. Film Issues Before Supreme Court

  17. Is there time for a warm-up? • Swear jar

  18. Is there time for a warm-up? • Saget’s Song

  19. F*ck: A Documentarydirected bySteve Anderson

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