Swearing

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Title

Swearing

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NZ On Screen

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In this documentary comedian Mike King looks at the social history of swearing in Aotearoa, from everyday lingo to what we're exposed to in the media and pop culture. King talks to linguists, psychologists, censors, cultural commentators and famous Kiwis about the power of certain Anglo-Saxon words to stir up society. Sir Ed Hillary recalls his famous Everest quote and Tim Shadbolt discusses his 1970 jail term for 'public obscenity'. Comedian Arthur Baysting recounts making headlines in 1979 ...

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Video

Date created

2004

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https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/swearing-2004

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