Why do people swear? Where does it come from? How is it different across cultures? Can swear words be created? Can they have benefits to the human psyche? In this film comedians Adam and Theo AKA Shuffle T and Marlo go on a search through the wonderful world of profanity. For the uncensored version please click here    • Why do we Swear (full film)  Uncenso...  

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