Do people who curse a lot have larger vocabularies?

[BillT]

They call cursing a lot taboo fluency!
http://thescienceexplorer.com/brain-and-body/people-who-curse-lot-have-better-vocabularies-according-science

[BallAquatics]

I heard that on the radio yesterday.  Not sure if I agree with their findings though.

Dennis

[BillT]

The article raises questions.

[John Patakos]

Actually ; people that curse a lot just are not smart enough to figure out an appropriate non swear word to use instead.

[Mugwump]

Actually ; people that curse a lot just are not smart enough to figure out an appropriate non swear word to use instead.

....and they feel the need to talk really loud too ......LOL

[GraphicGr8s]

Actually ; people that curse a lot just are not smart enough to figure out an appropriate non swear word to use instead.

I've found they also have a limited command of the English language.

[LizStreithorst]

I am good at cursing but only in acceptable situations.  I also have an excellent vocabulary.  I don't think that the test really measures what they say it measures.  They asked for as many vulgar phrases in a short period of time.  Coming up with vulgar phrases is more an exercise in creativity.  I can see creative people having a better vocabulary than people who are less creative.

[ghonk]

Actually ; people that curse a lot just are not smart enough to figure out an appropriate non swear word to use instead.

Bullshit.

[wsantia1]

I am good at cursing but only in acceptable situations.  I also have an excellent vocabulary.  I don't think that the test really measures what they say it measures.  They asked for as many vulgar phrases in a short period of time.  Coming up with vulgar phrases is more an exercise in creativity.  I can see creative people having a better vocabulary than people who are less creative.

+1

[Mugwump]

Actually ; people that curse a lot just are not smart enough to figure out an appropriate non swear word to use instead.

Bullshit.

LOL............

[John Patakos]

lol..................