Share this @internewscast.com

Australians are surprisingly swearing less online than other countries but researchers suspect the nation is saving it for face-to-face interactions.
The University of Queensland study examined more than 1.7 billion words of online content across 20 English-speaking countries, specifically looking for 597 vulgar words.
Using computational methods with linguistics, researchers narrowed down which country was swearing the most online, looking at the frequency of vulgar words.

Even though Australians hold a broad reputation for swearing regularly, the US came out on top for online swearing, followed by the UK.

“Some may find it disappointing,” said Martin Schweinberger, lead researcher from the university’s school of languages and cultures.
“Australians really see vulgarity, swearing and slang as part of our culture — we’re very invested in it.”
Swear words are normalised in Australia’s everyday language with even tourism campaigns featuring them, including the famed slogan “So where the bloody hell are you?” asked by model Lara Bingle.
Canada barred the ad from being shown during family television programs over its use of the word hell. The UK barred it from TV and billboards over the word bloody (the ad was later allowed to be shown after 9pm) and the ad was censored in Singapore.
Victoria’s Transport Accident Commission also used a road safety campaign with the phrase: “If you drink, then drive, you’re a bloody idiot”.

Schweinberger proposed that Australia might have missed out on claiming the top spot for online profanities because Australians tend to be more reserved in their online communication, opting instead to use profanity in face-to-face interactions.

“Our study suggests Australians might still live up to our popular image of having unusually rich and inventive ‘bad’ language,” he said.
“Especially thanks to our very public and colourful airing of swear words — this is something that’s often remarked upon by overseas visitors to the country.”
Schweinberger said this is the first large-scale analysis of its kind to determine how offensive language was used in English-speaking countries.
The research was published in science journal Lingua.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Original Halo video game is coming to PlayStation

Classic Halo Game Set to Make Its Debut on PlayStation Consoles

Xbox and Halo Studios have unveiled an exciting project: a complete remake…

Government Stands Firm on Copyright Law Amidst Growing Creative Industry AI Concerns

Tech developers will not have a “free pass” to use creative works…
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has called for a forensic expert to examine the phone of a woman he's accused of raping due to claimed discrepancies in prosecution evidence.

Missing Messages: Court Hears Key Evidence Disappeared from Alleged Lehrmann Victim’s Phone

Bruce Lehrmann, a former staffer for the Liberal party, is requesting a…
The concerning data that shows scammers are targeting Aussie kids

Alarming Data Reveals Scammers Increasingly Targeting Australian Children

Recent surveys reveal that almost 1.5 million children in Australia have been…
It is Likely that a tornado impacted parts of western Melbourne

Rare Tornado Hits Melbourne Amid Intense Storms: Experts Confirm Unusual Weather Event

A “rare” tornado likely ripped through Melbourne’s western suburbs during a ferocious…

NuvaRing Makes Its Debut on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

Australians will have access to another affordable contraception option as a vaginal…

Trump Affiliate Milei Achieves Remarkable Victory in Elections

Argentina’s President Javier Milei has hailed his party’s runaway victory in midterm…
He has pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter, admitting he did kill his former partner Hannah McGuire on April 5, 2024.

Heartbroken Mother Confronts Daughter’s Killer in Court: ‘I Will Never Forgive

A grieving mother confronted her daughter’s murderer in court, expressing her unending…

Find Out if You Qualify for a Share of Facebook’s $50 Million Settlement

More than 311,000 Australian Facebook users can apply for a slice of…
Attempted home invasion Clyde

Family Fights Back: Disturbing Video Captures Homeowners Defending Against Masked Intruders

A family in Melbourne’s south-east has been left terrified and are considering…
Kristie McBride, 39, was found suffering serious stab wounds and was rushed to Wollongong Hospital in a critical condition.

Teenage Girls Reveal Surprising Details in Mother’s Tragic Brawl-Related Death

In a significant development, four teenage girls have admitted to their involvement…

Singapore’s Unyielding Justice: The Controversial Execution of Pannir Selvam

Singapore’s stringent justice system has once again drawn international attention following the…