The colour of language

Tassie's Infrastructure Minister, Graeme Sturges has been forced to apologise for going potty-mouth on a security guard, having uttered the fateful words, ". . . . don't you know who I am? . . . I'll have your f..king job." Apparently this is not a first from Sturges who have on a separate occasion told a persistent constituent, "the best thing you can do is just f..k off."

I don't see what the fuss is all about.

Fuck, the word, is used everyday, and everywhere and in every context. In fact, when used at the right spot and right moment, it can make the right impression. Take Helen Mirren's character in State of Play, when she uttered "F..k you very much" to Russell Crowe's character as they entered the elevator. Priceless.

Another place where the language can use with a little colouring is during Parliament sessions. Have you seen how boring those ramblings in Parliament can be? All the droning can drive you to suicide. Now, throw in a few f..ks, and I will bet all sessions will be fully attended and fully participated in. After all, isn't this how real people talk in real life?

Coming back to Sturges. I have no problem whatsoever with him using the f-word; if anything, I thought he should be f..ked for his arrogance - "don't you know who I am" is a definite no-no.