Within languages there can be pretty big regional differences as well 🙂 In Dutch from the Netherlands the typical curse words have to do with diseases, while in Flanders we curse with (sexual) body parts.
Why "hitting" and "striking"? Euphemisms, quite possibly, for words now lost. And eventually those euphemisms became dirty, and new euphemisms had to be invented. And so it goes on. Compare how fast in the modern world some words get bad connotations or become offensive and are changed, like: disabled, handicapped, impaired, challenged, differently abled, having special needs, what not.
I wonder if "hitting" / "striking" has to do with striking being a reptitive, often rhythmic, motion that you do in a lot of ancient activity -- knapping flint or obsidian, hammering fence posts, forging metal, playing drums. I wonder if that makes "striking" a more accessible metaphor.
The 'fud' part also strikes me as a Frisian. In both Dutch and Frisian we know the term 'Hondsvot' and 'Hûnsfot' as a very demeaning word for (nasty)women. The 'fot' part you understand, the 'Hond'(Dutch) and 'Hûn'(Frisian) refers to a (obviously) female dog. Fascinating how old cursing words can be. Thanks for this gem of a video!
Hey Jackson, do you think you could do a react video to the band Heilung performing some of their famous songs like Krigsgaldr, Alfadhirhaiti, and In Maidjan. It's not 100% historically based on Germanic culture/paganism but draws a great deal of inspiration from it. The songs are largely inspired by the Eddas and other myths. They sing in old Norse, and I think reconstructed Proto-Germanic.
I don't know if you are aware that the word "fud", with the same meaning, is still in use in Scottish slang, and appears in ancient rude songs in Scots. You're welcome 😊
Adult me: I'm here for good linguistic information
My inner 14 year old: hehe naughty words
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The euphemistic minefield is very amusing! The most proper discussion of rude words I've come across.
This was really interesting, thank you so much for making this!
You always found the most interesting person to have these talks with.
You guys don't think the likening to striking is reference to slapping sounds? As in... pound town?
What is he saying at 26:01 is modern Danish for scarecrow? As a Dane, the only word I know for it is 'fugleskræmsel'!
Within languages there can be pretty big regional differences as well 🙂 In Dutch from the Netherlands the typical curse words have to do with diseases, while in Flanders we curse with (sexual) body parts.
I’m always interested in learning to expand my vocabulary. Haha. This is perfect!
I think you needed a "sailor" as an intermediary between your banter. To keep things moving smoothly. Great talk! 😅🍻
Oh, I'm immature alright 😂
46:00 one of the earliest examples of someone who would go to r/bigdickproblems
Why "hitting" and "striking"? Euphemisms, quite possibly, for words now lost. And eventually those euphemisms became dirty, and new euphemisms had to be invented. And so it goes on. Compare how fast in the modern world some words get bad connotations or become offensive and are changed, like: disabled, handicapped, impaired, challenged, differently abled, having special needs, what not.
I love this
I wonder if "hitting" / "striking" has to do with striking being a reptitive, often rhythmic, motion that you do in a lot of ancient activity -- knapping flint or obsidian, hammering fence posts, forging metal, playing drums. I wonder if that makes "striking" a more accessible metaphor.
interesting, in austrian german we also use "Fut"
Super intersting talk! Amazing how Crawford remembers those random quotes (like Skarphedin saying púta), I'm always impressed
...part of my mind will always be twelve years old.
What a beautiful view out of the window.
Dr. Is so thoughtful to include his beautiful countryside with us❤
The 'fud' part also strikes me as a Frisian. In both Dutch and Frisian we know the term 'Hondsvot' and 'Hûnsfot' as a very demeaning word for (nasty)women. The 'fot' part you understand, the 'Hond'(Dutch) and 'Hûn'(Frisian) refers to a (obviously) female dog. Fascinating how old cursing words can be. Thanks for this gem of a video!
This is gonna be good
Hornkelling is a woman who ends up sitting at the pointy horn of a table. It's a low station location.
You can say fud in Scotland. Same meaning but always for fun
3:14 oh, Crawford totally relates with that "Mhm mhm".🤣🤣🤣
Its amusing to watch you both being so cautious about actually saying a word in english. Its ok, go ahead.
Hi Professor! Are you interested in indigenous languages of North America? How you ever learned or trying to learn any of them?
the is not much on youtube, unfortunately
Let me know if you want Danish translations :)
Is fudh a Verner variety? From the German cognate I would construct **futo
Wouldn't the word "fuð" come from the german word futteral, latin fotrale? Meaning a case or sheath? Or is fuð the origin for those words?
Hey Jackson, do you think you could do a react video to the band Heilung performing some of their famous songs like Krigsgaldr, Alfadhirhaiti, and In Maidjan. It's not 100% historically based on Germanic culture/paganism but draws a great deal of inspiration from it. The songs are largely inspired by the Eddas and other myths. They sing in old Norse, and I think reconstructed Proto-Germanic.
The most shocking cursing I've heard was Italian
As an Italian, I can't figure it out.
@@artemisiosSurely it has to do with body language and thus gets lost in text.
Gentleman Crawford being rude? Not plausible.
"Fud" exists in Austrian German dialects as well (though it's a pretty vulgar thing to say)
And in standard German you have "Fotze".
😂 GREAT Courses, indeed
I don't know if you are aware that the word "fud", with the same meaning, is still in use in Scottish slang, and appears in ancient rude songs in Scots.
You're welcome 😊
My sympathy goes out to Elmer Fudd right now.
I feel like this guy missed the point of the story of the three little pigs. You're NOT supposed to make your house out of straw.
🐌🕷straw man arguing
Perfect name for it