(Mis)Use of the word CARP

[SarzWix]

Quite a few Grapes say 'carp' instead of cr@p. It's from back in the days when the forum used to automatically edit out certain words. I don't think it's turned on anymore, but personally, I'd rather they were self-censored like that. Quite a lot of folks don't appreciate seeing the 4 lettered words scattered around willy-nilly

[zazen999]

wiley-niley - surely?

[SarzWix]

Er, yeah, what she said ^

[zazen999]

Oh I don't know, I've added it to my cool words list along with bored beans!

The original word originated from Thomas Crapper I believe who used to manufacture toilets?

I've had PMs from the odd Grape or two telling me I mis-spelt Bored Beans.

[Snadger]

I've had PMs from the odd Grape or two telling me I mis-spelt Bored Beans.

Its all wellies fault, she started it!

[HotStuff]

I guess the point is that this is a public forum, open to all, including minors. By using the carp euphamism we are not introducing anyone to a "naughty" word, but those that are old enough will understand from the context.

But then I was criticised for making a joke about fish stew and I don't see how that could have corrupted minors or anyone who didn't already understand the under-lying concept.

[Jardiniere]

i really was only trying to protect carp from abuse....just because they are fish doesnt mean we should take their name in vane/vein/vain...after all none of us would use a vegetable name in that way, now would we? (except snadger possibly)

[SarzWix]

Hmmm... I understood it HotStuff, and it made me want to barf. I wasn't alone in the reaction

[janeyo]

Well it all sounds a bit fishy to me

sorry, off to bed now lol X

[dexterdoglancashire]

No offense to any fish implied. Honest. Just an easier way to not use swear words.

[Alice]

Well. I'm an old fashioned fuddy duddy.
I take carp to be a way of gettinng round cr@p.
That's a swear in my book.
But the F word is everywhere and the C word is not far behind. The B words went out the window long ago.
We get what we deserve if we don't complain.
I see no need for that kind of language and challenge it where I can.

[Bigmallly]

i really was only trying to protect carp from abuse....just because they are fish doesnt mean we should take their name in vane/vein/vain

And it's greatly appreciated..........

[maytreefrannie]

Personally, I think it's a load of pollocks.

*****Getting coat now.

[Polly Fouracre]

And Cod you please stop being so Crabby about it!!

[Hilary B]

Must admit that when it comes to mis-spelling 'bad' words, I tend to think 'what is the point?' (although I CAN see the point when evading auto-editing software). Is it actually any better to say "sugar" if you really mean "sh1t"?
Now if you prefer to play with the thesaurus, I will join in! (organic fertilizer..........?)