She doesn't cuss. None of us do, we just weren't brought up cussing. *shrugs* whatevs. But she has a creative alternative. She swears by Captain America, and the Norns. She cut her finger opening a can today, and she let out a gasp, held her hand tightly, and yelled out "CAP! Oh, Nornheim!" I've heard her say "Valhalla!" Before, and she has let loose with "OH MY CAPTAIN STINKIN' AMERICA!" on several occasions. She doesn't always say "Nornheim," She'll sometimes get angry and say "Norns, ____!" followed by whatever object she's yelling at. Funny story, her 3DS is named Zeus (we all name our electronics) and she was playing a game when it's battery ran out. Next thing we hear: "Norns, Zeus!" Then she blinked, and laughed because of the mixed mythology. But still. Creative, right?
I don’t cuss myself. Don’t usually use any kind of substitutions either. (I mean, it is clear to those who aren’t young children what you really mean, so what’s the point of censoring it for the most part?) I find it is a pretty pointless habit. But what do I know? Apparently, you’re more trustworthy overall if you have some foul language in your everyday speech (I guess because you’re considered more likely to say what you mean?). >2 cents<
I tend to just say "balls" or "great balls of fire" because they amuse me. I don't tend to swear unless it really calls for it, like I'm talking about something passionately or just for emphasis. I also try my best to say "Oh my Gosh" or "Oh my word".
When I'm at home, I can only mouth curse words or scream generally. Otherwise, I might as well be a sailor with my *dolphin noises* mouth.
Yeah, I never saw a need to cuss, when I cut my finger on that same can lid (our new can opener really sucks, I was even being careful) I was just like "Hmm, it is pretty sharp." That's why my fam used to tell me I was like a Star Trek Vulcan. And honestly, I think it's a bit pointless of her to substitute like that, when everyone knows what she means. But, she is stubborn, and insists that it's better, so I just stand back and give her points for creativity. XD You know, somebody once told me "I'm sorry, but you're kinda crazy." So I thanked him for the compliment, laughed maniacally for a few minutes, and left.
I have been trying to come up with some elegant cuss words but honestly I can't replace fuck shit or goddamn they're too deeply ingrained in me
I tend to exclaim "praise the heavens" in an extremely sarcastic tone and occasionally "maledictions". When I am in an extremely dire situation I tend to fill the room with "frick"s. If only I had my sea legs.
Sounds like you and your sister would get along with my family. Though we do use the usual swears a lot, my sisters and I have all been heard to say things like "Zeus' pimples!" and "pythia on a pogo stick". We've also taken a shine to using classical composers because our mother was a music major in college and laughs when we say "mother of Bach!"
