tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post8788850962519773870..comments2024-03-17T17:37:56.801-05:00Comments on ***The Starry-Eyed Revue***: Curses!!!starryeyedjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-36688752767257924572014-02-20T13:52:18.580-06:002014-02-20T13:52:18.580-06:00This post is fucking awesome. (Does that answer th...This post is fucking awesome. (Does that answer the question as to whether swearing in reviews bothers me? ) Rock on girls and let the dirty words fly...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-19195291649692239972014-02-11T13:49:00.333-06:002014-02-11T13:49:00.333-06:00This post had me cracking up. Frankly, I have the ...This post had me cracking up. Frankly, I have the mouth of a sailor. I try to reign it in, but when I'm at home or out with my friends, watch out. I can't even imagine having to bite my tongue at home around kids. Although I'm sure you just get used to it, after a while. So, yeah, swearing in books, on blogs, in reviews doesn't bother me in the slightest. Sometimes the only way to truly express yourself is by swearing. <br /><br />So with you on made up swear words. I just finished The Real Prom Queens of Westfield High and the main character is called an "elf ucker". I seriously ragged on that in my review so much. Saying ucker doesn't change the meaning of what you are really saying! It drove me crazy.<br /><br />Great post! I love this new feature you guys are doing with the conversations! So fun. Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-14694126436141645492014-02-10T12:57:46.615-06:002014-02-10T12:57:46.615-06:00This is such a fun discussion! I do not curse, but...This is such a fun discussion! I do not curse, but I don't really mind it in a review or in a book, as long as it's true to the characters/situations. I enjoyed seeing each of your perspectives! So fun that you can have these with your co-blogger. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-8132679419363288312014-02-09T19:33:36.470-06:002014-02-09T19:33:36.470-06:00I loved reading both of your thoughts on this! I a...I loved reading both of your thoughts on this! I agree on many points and still differ on others, actually, but only SLIGHTLY. I don't curse. I might think it of course, but I don't. However, I don't mind if someone else does it. Gillian (from Writer of Wrongs, LOVE HER) curses in her reviews and posts and I don't mind it a bit. She actually makes me laugh with her gifs and sentences that include them. They make an impact like you said. But I don't think I would like it if a person used the F word REPEATEDLY in my presence. Make sense? Sometimes, fine. My friends cuss, I don't get bent out of shape. For making it look unprofessional, I think it depends on how it's done. I think it doesn't matter if you're really expressing yourself. But if you do it just to do it, well that makes you look illiterate. Now for books, *eye roll*. I don't like a lot of cursing in my books, but don't baby me either. I like it when they imply it. In the Gallagher Girls, they don't curse, but they do mention that they said one, they just don't say which one and I thought that was handled well. <br /><br />Fantastic post, ladies! Very thought-provoking :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-52924238677701256452014-02-09T15:50:35.165-06:002014-02-09T15:50:35.165-06:00Very interesting topic. I actually don't mind...Very interesting topic. I actually don't mind reading books with curse words in them. Maggie Steifvater actually wrote a post about why she does and how its about evoke emotions. On the flip side when I write reviews I have a tendency not to. My bf has two little sisters, so while I used to curse more I do not anymore since we are around them all the time. If I cut it out of my vocab then it does not flow was easily while I am writing. So I have nothing against it but I have changed my use of curse words since I am around little kids! <br /><br />Ashley @ <a href="http://thequietconcert.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> The Quiet Concert</a>Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13779069199557750900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-3434884658578776832014-02-07T05:49:18.886-06:002014-02-07T05:49:18.886-06:00I don't really mind if there's swearing in...I don't really mind if there's swearing in books or in reviews. In books, it definitely makes things more realistic. I actually don't mind made up swearwords either, as long as it's a book set in the future or a high fantasy or something (because it makes sense that language would have evolved). So, I actually thought it was fine in the Across the Universe series haha.<br /><br />In reviews, I'm okay with it as long as it's used in a semi-constructive way or as part of a rant or something :)Narahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09378806643397167349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-29496808795033313082014-02-06T11:52:40.228-06:002014-02-06T11:52:40.228-06:00I don't mind curse words in the books I read i...I don't mind curse words in the books I read if they flow with the dialog and don't feel that they are added only to make the book 'edgy' or relatable to teens. As for reviews--I typically do not like curse words in the reviews I read. I've not ever included a curse word in a review of mine--it's never felt appropriate for the reviews that I write. That's not to say it wouldn't fit in wonderfully with someone else's. I can't really think of any reviews I've read recently that did use that type of language. Typically I see it more in discussion posts. I can take it or leave it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630672600904860698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-39207025212924988882014-02-06T08:44:00.726-06:002014-02-06T08:44:00.726-06:00Love this! I curse and I don't mind when other...Love this! I curse and I don't mind when other people do. However it also doesn't bother me in the slightest if an author uses words like bleeping or crap or something similar...except for ridiculous made up words or words like shuck...that is so close to the actual word that you may as well just say it. And I'm okay with a complete absence of cursing or slang substitutes no matter the genre. <br /><br />Thing is, I don't curse in mixed company or around my or anyone's children. While I don't find it offensive, many others do and I respect that. I don't want my kindergartner saying the f word for instance at school or church, wherever, and offend someone or get into trouble. Whereas if she says freak or crap, etc it is at least less likely. Little kids just don't fully understand how to discern when certain things are okay and when they aren't so I don't cuss in front of my children for that reason. And because they see it as being naughty and are likely to do it every chance they get. Which I believe makes a person appear unintelligent. <br /><br />I used to work in retail and it pissed me off something fierce when customers would swear right in front of other customers. Grandmas and kids and preachers, who knew? So very disrespectful. But, while a blog is certainly a public forum, it is also the blogger's personal site. So to me that means a person is in the blogger's territory. The blogger didn't make you visit their website or spew their profanity in the grocery line, so get over it, ya know? <br /><br />As far as publishing and professionalism goes, there isn't a single publisher out there, aside from Christian publishers, etc, that doesn't have a multitude of books published in their name containing swearing. Although, that's not to say that cussing for the shock value, for the sake of it, or because you literally have no better vocabulary should not be viewed as unprofessional. <br /><br />In short, it's complicated. ;) By the by, I find the c word absolutely revolting. Blech!Ginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260731851289578807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-7450491644503510102014-02-06T08:43:58.126-06:002014-02-06T08:43:58.126-06:00Although I do curse but mostly when no one is hear...Although I do curse but mostly when no one is hearing ! Am shy that way. But I don't mind curse words here and there in reviews or in books because cursing is a natural expression. I myself don't use curse words while reviewing books because I don't feel its necessary! <br /><br /> - Gayatri @ <a href="http://sshah605.blogspot.in/" rel="nofollow"> Notorious Writer </a>sshah605https://www.blogger.com/profile/02570411280787288492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-85050643493686725292014-02-05T23:49:49.025-06:002014-02-05T23:49:49.025-06:00I don't mind some swearing as long as it fits ...I don't mind some swearing as long as it fits the context and tone, and isn't glaring. I don't swear in my reviews, but sometimes it's warranted.Sarah Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10671051704990208661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-2055666057260933402014-02-05T23:12:23.537-06:002014-02-05T23:12:23.537-06:00I have no problem with cursing in books, as long a...I have no problem with cursing in books, as long as it's not overdone. But I'm not a huge fan of the whole "made up" curse words thing. <br /><br />I don't mind reading book reviews with curse words in them, either, but it really depends on the review. It should match with the book, the genre, and the overall personality of the blogger. Should you curse while reviewing middle grade books? Probably not. Should you curse while reviewing New Adult books? Sure, go ahead! Fuck it. ;) <br /><br />Personally, while I used to sometimes stick them in there when I first started reviewing, I've since stopped doing it pretty much altogether. I decided that it just didn't really fit with my personality, even though I do swear a lot in person, it just wasn't sounding authentic online. And I'm slightly concerned with the "looking professional" aspect of it, as well. And it was super annoying to go in and fix reviews before adding them to Amazon, so I basically just decided to stop altogether. <br /><br />Occasionally I'll still use one here or there if it's really warranted, but mostly I just try to describe my feelings in other ways. But I totally don't care if other bloggers do it! Sometimes it makes their reviews even better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-8393368220159839232014-02-05T18:34:26.923-06:002014-02-05T18:34:26.923-06:00I have no problem with cursing, but that's pro...I have no problem with cursing, but that's probably because I have a filthy mouth. Lol. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107816571044347474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-56101439047075466492014-02-05T17:08:57.529-06:002014-02-05T17:08:57.529-06:00GREAT post! I am a teen and I'm in high school...GREAT post! I am a teen and I'm in high school so I would have to agree with it making the book seem more realistic when the teens swear. Although I'm not huge on swearing myself (except when I'm seriously passionate about something or just really pissed) my best friend was a sailor in another life. I love it when there's cussing in reviews because it makes me listen. I know they mean what they say.<br />Lovely chat!<br />Jackie<br />http://nobentspines.blogspot.com/Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860556457014980028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-4467311023872541082014-02-05T16:09:20.594-06:002014-02-05T16:09:20.594-06:00I don't mind cursing in books, I'm an adul...I don't mind cursing in books, I'm an adult and I think I can handle it, lol. I curse a lot myself when I'm pissed off, but I never seem to be able to curse in reviews. I love reading reviews with lots of gifs and curses, but I don't love making them... ( I don't know if that makes any sense). <br />-MarianneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-22048628702252550062014-02-05T13:35:42.207-06:002014-02-05T13:35:42.207-06:00Great post! I actually am not a big curser in revi...Great post! I actually am not a big curser in reviews, but I think I have done it before...? I can't remember for sure, but if I did it was because there was no other way to express that particular thought. That's how I imagine any curse words will make it into my reviews, and like April mentioned, it's more likely to be for a book I purchase and not one I got for review. In real life I'm partial to the F word. :) I like to say it with lots of emphasis and it mostly comes out when driving. hahaJess (Gone with the Words)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03104711402867446890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-47206947836447896912014-02-05T12:36:30.936-06:002014-02-05T12:36:30.936-06:00I completely love this post. I'm someone who s...I completely love this post. I'm someone who swear all the time so I really don't mind if a book has it or a reviewer is doing it in a review. Personally, sometimes I find reviews with some swearing give it a little more oomph! Also, I find it's much more believable in YA books because like you both said, when are there teenagers NOT swearing? It's understandable to be a little wary of publishers disapproving of it in reviews but if it's not done distastefully it really shouldn't matter that much.Chenise Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021845419401946914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-87483108306555620712014-02-05T11:13:58.169-06:002014-02-05T11:13:58.169-06:00LOVE this post!
I swear way too much. I've ha...LOVE this post!<br />I swear way too much. I've had to cut down because of my kids and I have started saying 'what the frack' instead. As for reviews, I don't mind swear words. I like them even. It lets me know the book brought out a strong emotion in them whether it's love or hate. I cuss in my reviews. Mostly my love or my hate books. As long as the swearing isn't vulgar I don't mind at all!<br />I love swearing in YA, because almost all teens cuss.Nereyda @Nick and Nereydas Infinite Booklisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05068688280866239189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-15469608990007751072014-02-05T08:04:04.485-06:002014-02-05T08:04:04.485-06:00Don't mind swearing in books or reviews. I loa...Don't mind swearing in books or reviews. I loathe made up curse words in young adult books though. I think it was Anne Aguirre's Enclave that had a bunch of made up cw's and I kept scream at my book to just swear properly. I will downgrade out of annoyance. We all know your swearing so just say it. On the other hand I don't mind swear slang like Shiz for sh*t or F'ckin for well you know. Great post!Kristin A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15763712406760271208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-2437874874465127462014-02-05T04:32:34.239-06:002014-02-05T04:32:34.239-06:00I quite like when people swear in reviews, if the ...I quite like when people swear in reviews, if the review calls for it. Just like I quite like swearing in books, when the scene calls for it. Swearing just for the sake of it is silly, but when you feel strongly about something or when it's in context to the situation, then why the heck not?!<br /><br />I think the only review I've ever sworn in was my review of Fifty Shades, because I despised it enough to swear profusely. I won't swear in a review of an average book, because I won't feel invested enough in it to have that sort of reaction. And I probably won't swear in a review of a book I liked because I'm too busy CAPPING AWESOME PARTS and fangirling :P<br /><br />But yeah, if a blogger swears in a review then it doesn't bother me. Swearing just for the sake of it though (like 'this f*cking book was f*cking good and I f*cking enjoyed it) is tedious and something I'd roll my eyes at. Same with swearing in a book - the odd word or so is good and realistic, but characters swearing every five seconds just gets stupid.Allie @ Little Birdie Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368572335905353234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-10676685643803952592014-02-05T02:40:44.055-06:002014-02-05T02:40:44.055-06:00This is a super interesting discussion! (Awesome, ...This is a super interesting discussion! (Awesome, btw.) I personally don't mind reading the odd swear words in books. I don't like it when all the characters do is swear...I feel like the author maybe doesn't have a very big vocabulary??? But made-up swear-words are. the. worst. NO THANK YOU. Like you said, we give swear words their power, so what's the difference between making up a swear word than to just saying the actual word? I personally don't swear because that's how I've been brought up. But I don't have a problem reading it on blogs/books, especially if it's in good humour. CG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-74780406976438507872014-02-05T00:39:35.342-06:002014-02-05T00:39:35.342-06:00Nice discussion! In books, I don't mind sweari...Nice discussion! In books, I don't mind swearing, especially if it's an adult book. Sometimes, a curse just really fits in the conversation! But I hate that *unt curse, too. It just sounds nasty. I'd be uncomfortable seeing them in middle-grade books though!<br /><br />But I <i>try</i> not to put curse words in my reviews because I think I have young readers, and sometimes I review middle-grade books so I expect parents/teachers also visit my blog looking for books for kids so I try to keep my blog curse-free.Goldie @ My Book Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448908735074750224noreply@blogger.com