[raybbr]

We Americans have always had a taste for euphemisms - What in Sam Hill? tarnation, darn it, dang it, etc, etc.

I was talking about our sex organs. It's a throwback to the Puritans where any reference to sex was forbidden. It carries on today which is why we have so many afraid to even mention their penis or vagina in any way.

[achilles2000]

You ought to realize that much of what people think they know of the Puritans is utterly false - you comment is an example. It would be more accurate if you had referred to the Victorians, who had a penchant for euphemism.

[I Buried My Guns]

"...It's a throwback to the Puritans where any reference to sex was forbidden. It carries on today which is why we have so many afraid to even mention their penis or vagina in any way..."

However, when I fly for Thanksgiving I fully plan on yelling "Hey, stop touching my penis!" in a loud voice and incredulous tone.

C'mon, everybody try it, it'll be fun!

[Daveinyork]

“It’s a throwback to the Puritans where any reference to sex was forbidden.”

So are the euphemisms for profanity.