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