Cursing Quote by Nancey E. Turner
““Taking up marriage is a good excuse for taking up cursing." These is my words””
About This Quote
Source Comedy routine: Stand‑up special, 2018
Marriage provides a socially acceptable excuse to express frustration and profanity.
In simple terms: Marriage lets you curse freely.
Key Takeaway
Use humor to reveal everyday tensions.
Themes
marriage
humor
catharsis
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
satirical
observational
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- comedy writing
- stress relief
Key Concepts
social norms
language release
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor soften conflict?
- When is profanity appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Not all view marriage as a “good excuse.”
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![“Sometimes [people] seem to think I came out of the womb, you know, cursing, with an electric guitar.” quote by Patti Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c73/patti-smith-394_cursing_sometimes-people-seem-to-think-i-came-ou_28268.jpg)
