Why Can They Say It?

I haven't really heard much swearing on television, except for words like as* and b*tch. Then again I dvr the programs I watch. What programs did you hear swearing being used?

There are 7 words you'll never hear on TV. All rest are to be taken as not quite offensive.

There is this guy, George Carlin (RIP) who named all, reasons and why some can be said anytime: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_Nrp7cj_tM

You'd be shocked if you came to Britain! Lol! Our TV personalities get away with saying almost anything after the watershed.

But the American personalities who are interviewed on Brit TV think it's hilarious, and take advantage of the novelty of getting away with things they wouldn't over there. Even heard the worst word (I think) in the English language, the C word being used more now.

Sad thing is, I'm pretty desensitised to it, as probably most British viewers are, so don't really notice it any more.

i am assuming you are talking about the actual tv channel USA network?not just network tv in USA in general?

If so, than the reason they can get away with using slightly more vulgar language is because this is considered to be a CABLE station, not just a network station. You cannot get the USA network unless you PAY for a cable TV subscription, so they have much laxer rules than channels such as ABC, CBS or NBC (though even thouse have loosened up some over the years, but you still won't hear really HARSH language, even late at night)

this is also why you can hear these words on this tv station, yet they censor them out on the radio when you are listening to music. Radio stations are free for all to listen to, and hence they have to follow stricter rules when it comes to language that can be transmitted over the "free" airspace. If you were to subscribe to a satellite radio service (such as XM radio, or Sirius) you would hear the songs uncensored.

I guess they figure if ANYONE can listen to it/watch it, they have to limit it, but if you are paying a premium for the channels/service, then they can say what they want.

hi erikmama I really do not think curse words belong on television or in songs. thats downright ridiculous,our
English language contains so many good words to describe
anything, so why use curse words? Kids repeat what they
hear in songs and on television so why not keep it clean
for a change?