In 1987, Osho called the word ‘Fuck’ the most interesting word in the world. He dissected its many uses – as a verb, an adjective, a noun, and pretty much anything you put your mind to. Throughout the video, the audience chitters in laughter every time he says ‘fuck’.
30 years on, and it remains one of Osho’s most popular talks. For Osho raises some very interesting points about swearing – it’s expressive, universal, and capable of venting feelings. He even recommends that you chant “Fuck you” in the mornings as a way of clearing your throat.
Why does the video have so much appeal? Is it that we don’t expect a spiritual guru to swear? Or did it add another dimension to an everyday activity that we take for granted?
Swearing, though taboo, is a part of human interaction. Swear words have been passed down, often orally, from generation to generation. Why we swear the way we do is a question both anthropologists and poets have been trying to answer.
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