F*CK! I love that word. I use that word frequently, though when written [typed], I do choose to censor it by substituting the U with an asterisk (*). However, saying the F-word, "F*CK", seems gratifying. Not only that, but I love the versatility of the word "f*ck". It can be a noun, verb, adjective, or my personal favourite, almost every word in a sentence: "F*ck the f*cking f*ckers!" It's many uses is covered in an online parody found on YouTube, it's origins are unknown, but who really gives a f*ck? It's f*ckin' funny as all hell. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSEXgQ58AoM]
In all it's genius, the word "f*ck" tends to offend many people, especially the plethora of bible-thumping folks that I work with. I don't know why, I'm almost pretty sure the word pre-dates Christ, himself. As if he never screamed out "F*ck!" when they were hammering spikes through his hands at his crucifixion. I know if it were me, I would've had a few choice words to share, but I digress. It is only for these few people (at work) that I make the sacrifice and avoid the excessive usage of the F-word. More for the avoidance of judgemental looks and alike. Unfortunately, in the avoidance of uttering this word, I find I'm unable to truly be myself, and THAT kinda f*ckin' sucks.
As much as I love to voice the F-word, loudly and proudly, believe it or not, it is not my most favourite word in the English language. My favourite, may come as a shock to some. My most favourite word to use is: EXTRAVAGANZA!!! It's just fun to say, especially when really emphasized, ex-TRAVA-GAN-za. My daily life doesn't require it's use very often, which may be why I enjoy the word so much. It's not common and it's definitely not run-of-the-mill. If I choose to say the word, it's for something truly special, and I don't have many of those days either.
So that was my number one word, and f*ck was my number two. That is.., until recently. A few short days ago, I came to realize that there was a new number two. F*ck had been pushed back to third place. A bronze f*cking medal. The new silver recipient was tremendous.
Actually, that IS the word, number two on my list: TREMENDOUS. I've used it for years, often describing a mishap involving myself. Like an injury I sustained a couple years ago, from a fall which had me land with a 'tremendous thud', all the way to the present when I last had a migraine forcing me to miss work; "I woke up this morning with a tremendous headache which requires heavy medication..."
On the way home from work, I tried to round out my top five favourite words, but I found myself unable to do so. I love the word FREE, but I can't decide if it's the word itself that I'm enamoured with or the concept, because I really do love free shit! I also like the word 'motherf*cker', but can't decide if that should be included with 'f*ck', as it IS a variation of the word 'f*ck'... I wish there were some kind of verbal guru I could enlist to help guide me in shaping my Top 5 words.
Even now... I sit back, hands clasped behind my head, looking up into the corner of the room, I can't think of any other words. Maybe I only have a top three. Bah. F*ck it! Who really gives a shit?!?
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