Profanity increases like a virus!

The article, "Offensive language in prime-time television: four years after television age and content ratings", generally speaks about the increase of profanity and foul language aired on television. From 1997 to 2001, the use of profanity increased from 1 word to every 8 minutes. Imagine what it is like now! Not only does foul language increase on television and such media, it is becoming more acceptable in today's society. It seems as if curse words are said without much negative meaning. Also, curse words seem to give off more of an aroused reaction.

This article and "Freedom's Curse" relates to one another due to the fact they both speak about profane language. In addition, cursing is become more accepted nowadays, because it isn't said with indecent meaning. It is used more as an emphasis in communication.