731: Cathartic Swearing (C.W.6) Dec 8, 2016

It would in no way be uncommon to say, 'ouch' when you, say, stub your toes. Alternatively, many if not most people will curse when in pain, and neurologically it aids in pain-relief. Cathartic swearing is perhaps the most basic and instinctive use of these words. In fact, many people who experience head-trauma which affects their ability to use language are still perfectly able to curse, as these words are stored in a different part of the brain. Unfortunately, this is the reason that certain conditions, such as turrets's syndrome may cause individuals to swear, but not yell any words randomly. Cursing, as has been said here before may be stored in the limbic system, which also stores emotions.