I was so excited to learn about this study out of the UK. Basically, researchers found the when people are in pain, swearing helps them endure it longer than people who don't swear.Why am I so excited? Because this study proves that I'm not alone when I blurt out colorful strings of inappropriate words, especially when I take my post-run ice baths. Sometimes, I get really creative with my curse words. Sometimes I turn innocent words into curse words! For example, while in a particularly cold ice bath about a month ago, I started in with my usual @#$?& and *$@&!^ and then turned to some commercial jingles. Specifically, I started screaming "la la la la la la la la TJ Max!" Not sure why- it just seemed to be the thing to do.
So- if you find yourself in pain or discomfort, try a curse word or two. They f-ing help.
I had to laugh out liud reading this. You should hear some of the profanities coming out of my mouth as I ease into the freezing cold tub. ($&*%^%*(#($#*(%*& !!!
ReplyDeletemy cousin was also very relieved to come across the same article. next time you get in your ice bath, you might consider yelling your own jingle. :)
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