Crikey work experience kid and angry teen Ruby Krupka writes on societal changes made under the Baillieu government, from on-the-spot swearing fines to openly gay students being allowed to get expelled from religious schools.
Swearing
language 
A f#@%ing stupid law
It’s unbelievable that Victoria still has legislation against offensive behaviour and ‘obscene’ language. Six months imprisonment for thrice singing an obscene ballad? Jesus fucking christ! says Aidan Wilson.
How to swear in politics
Deprived of the outrageous gaffes and old-fashioned biffo from this fizzer of an election season, we’re romanticising the days of feistier Hawke and Keating who often lashed their abusive tongues, writes Piers Kelly.
More drama over the PEN anthology
After nearly 40 years of public support for our literature, dramatic literature is still the poor relation, writes Katherine Brisbane. Are plays really that difficult to enjoy?
Pottymouth NT police redefine the language of policing
The Northern Territory police should be charged with murder — of the English language, with reports showing members of the force swear like sailors.
Eff ‘em: the potty mouthed Obama administration
US politicians usually have a reputation for being a bit holier than thou, but the Obama administration are a pretty foul mouthed lot, dropping f bombs and sons of bitches with reckless abandon.
Penberthy: Why I care when Rudd swears
I couldn’t give a rat’s bottom if Kevin Rudd swears or not, says David Penberthy. What is interesting is the divide between the modern softie who yucks it up on Rove and R-rated Rudd.
Political snippets: Rudd: the naughty choir boy
Kevin Rudd’s dropping of the f-bomb is only likely to increase his already substantial popularity. Plus, the new Japanese government are changing their media dealings.
Kevin Rude: F*#^ing tough on perks
Our honourable PM Kevin Rudd drops the F bomb in Labor meetings. Shock horror! Rudd turns rude when it comes to pollies’ perks, quips Katharine Murphy.
The C Word: it insults, offends and should be said more often
There are few taboo words left in the English language, but the C word remains one of them. Why are vaginas nicknames so offensive and when will women get round to reclaiming them?
SA Libs ban cussing: “Sir Robert Menzies didn’t swear”
South Australia’s new Opposition Leader Isobel Redmond explains why she’s banned swearing at Liberal party meetings.
Why the %$#* do we swear?
Put away the soap and water, mums: swearing is good for you, according to the Scientific American, providing some much-needed relief for physical pain.
RATED RUDE The 2007 Seafood Awards
Warning! Swearing Lobsters! NSFW
