Canada decides the F-word is not taboo for radio listeners' ears

Country ’s broadcast watchdog rules that the word is now so commonplace that it is no longer as vulgar as it once wasIt may be still be too blue for English speakers, but authorities in Canada have ruled that the word “f.” is no longer taboo on French language broadcasts as its use is so commonplace.The Canadian Broadcasting Standards Council (CBSC) had previously classified the word as being suitable only for adults in both French and English, banning its use on radio and television to beyond the evening watershed and even then, only with a warning.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Language Science Canada Source Type: news