History of Swear Words

History of Swear Words

2021 Age 16+

Nicolas Cage hosts this proudly profane, funny and engagingly educational series about the history and impact of the most notorious English swear words.

Actors

Nicolas Cage,

Genres

Documentary, Drama

Streaming On

 

Youtube Trailer

Countries (outside of the US)

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, The Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Turkey, South Africa

Available Languages (Netflix)

English,

Available Subtitles (Netflix)

English Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese,

Seasons

Season 1

Nicolas Cage hosts this proudly profane, funny and engagingly educational series about the history and impact of the most notorious English swear words. Nicolas Cage,

Episodes

F**k - 2021

The silly putty of the English language, our most malleable swear word can refer to sex, rage, confusion, excitement and a whole lot more.
Nicolas Cage, - Jan. 6, 2021, 5 a.m.

Sh*t - 2021

With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile — and sometimes even positive.
Nicolas Cage, - Jan. 6, 2021, 5 a.m.

Bitch - 2021

Though it literally means "female dog," in recent years, some women have started to reclaim the "B word" as a term of strength and solidarity.
Nicolas Cage, - Jan. 6, 2021, 5 a.m.

D**k - 2021

You can have one or you can be one. But how did an unassuming nickname for "Richard" become one of our most popular swear words?
Nicolas Cage, - Jan. 6, 2021, 5 a.m.

Pu**y - 2021

From its feline origins to its modern slang uses describing genitalia or insulting manhood, learn how "pu**y" has stood the test of time.
Nicolas Cage, - Jan. 6, 2021, 5 a.m.

Damn - 2021

Though quite mild when compared with its profane brethren, "damn" has maintained its meaning from biblical times and can still pack a punch even today.
Nicolas Cage, - Jan. 6, 2021, 5 a.m.