What inspired the choice of these nine words to represent the history of English gutter talk?
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What inspired the choice of these nine words to represent the history of English gutter talk?
Did anyone else find the humor in the historical context surprising or did it make the words feel less shocking?
How does the author approach explaining linguistic changes without losing the humor or accessibility?