AA> What triggered that for me a character in the tv series Ozark. 
 AA> She uses the word in instances where she wants to appear serious 
 AA> about something that seems wrong. "Oh, don't give me that 
 AA> sh*t". "Are you still smoking that sh*t?", etc.

I love that actress.  She's really good in "The Assistant" too.

 AA> When I am amongst collegues, friends, or people with whom I can 
 AA> be open about my thoughts, I'll throw in the odd sh*t word.
 AA> I've never spoken like that before. It's a 2020-2021 thing.

Careful.  Once you get used to the s-word, only the f-word will get you high.  Pretty soon you're dropping MF'ers like Samuel L Jackson.

  

Bob Roberts
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