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Showerthoughts

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[–] [email protected] 57 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I feel like saying the full thing relieves some of the stress caused by said unfucked shit

[–] [email protected] 26 points 5 months ago (4 children)

There are studies, I think, about swearing out loud actually reducing the subjective feeling of pain or discomfort

[–] [email protected] 12 points 5 months ago

It can also reduce stress

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

There's also a correlation with the sounds of said swearwords. Which tent to be more sharp and concussive. That's why "Fuck that shit" feels better than "Damn this mess"

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

My mom always said things like, "That guy is one tough motorscooter!"

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

That's why I like long drives alone

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Oh there are studies on it, at least the only one that matters :p (Mythbusters e142)