We covered how to swear in multiple languages before, now let’s hone in on the mother tongue for many of us: English.
Massachussetts-based graphic designer Stephen Wildish has a made a career out of presenting information in clear, concise, and visually arresting ways. As the author of Chartography: The Weird and Wonderful World of Infographics, Wildish has unleashed his infographic prowess on the colorful world of swearing. Wondering which of your favorite swear words is the most useful? How to Swear employs Venn diagrams, flow charts, and other visual guides to show you how swears can express anger, surprise, excitement, celebration, disgust in a wide range of vibrant combinations. From the legendary grammatical versatility of the word “f*ck” to the seemingly endless expressive potential of animal excrement (horsesh*t, batsh*t, apesh*t, and so on), this book is an absolute must for any true connoisseur of filthy language.
Of course, How to Swear, like swearing itself, simply isn’t for everyone. But those who grew up with the taste of soap in their mouths are bound to find this book both charming and hilarious.