The S Word is something you can’t say in polite company and say “Shoot” or “Shucks” instead. And there was a time when “Sucks” was also an S Word but is now rather common and acceptable when referring to something negative.
I can’t tell you what the “S” word is. Like the “N” word or the “F” word it;‘s just assumed everyone knows what word is being referenced because it’s not polite or acceptable to use the actual word.
I agree with the philosophical principle that the pen can be mightier than the sword. But I will also concede the practical point that the sword can speak louder at any given moment.
“The pen is mightier than the sword” is a metonymic adage, created by English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839, indicating that the written word is more effective than violence as a tool for communicating a point. In some interpretations, written communication can refer to administrative power or an independent news media.
Kveldulf almost 3 years ago
A sword is a long spearpoint without the stick. The spear too is mightier than the sword.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 3 years ago
“What’s a pen?”
GreasyOldTam almost 3 years ago
Zog, ya dang fool, you can’t stone first and ask questions later.
Superfrog almost 3 years ago
The Boulder Font is mightier than the pen.
Imagine almost 3 years ago
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.
Bilan almost 3 years ago
The pen is mightier than the sword as long as you keep away from the pointy end of the sword.
Concretionist almost 3 years ago
For that matter, what’s a “pen”?
Enter.Name.Here almost 3 years ago
“The pen is mightier than the sword….. but a huge boulder has them both beat.”
keenanthelibrarian almost 3 years ago
Bit like a pen, only longer and sharper …
Cornelius Noodleman almost 3 years ago
Drop first, ask later.
Alabama Al almost 3 years ago
Amazing – Cave Men who can read.
in.amongst almost 3 years ago
know what an n-word, c-word, b-word, is! Wonder what the s-word is?!?
sandpiper almost 3 years ago
Only if one receives enough education to see the difference in the results.
Sanspareil almost 3 years ago
Sean Connery had a problem with the s-word when he was on jeopardy!
Count Olaf Premium Member almost 3 years ago
The S Word is something you can’t say in polite company and say “Shoot” or “Shucks” instead. And there was a time when “Sucks” was also an S Word but is now rather common and acceptable when referring to something negative.
pcolli almost 3 years ago
Rock on….
franki_g almost 3 years ago
The pen is mightier than the sword, but that rock is boulder than both.
Kurtass almost 3 years ago
“You put down your rock and I’ll put down my sword…”
well-i-never almost 3 years ago
Kind of “Frazzy” today.
JamieLee Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Rock, paper, sword?
theincrediblebulk almost 3 years ago
I can’t tell you what the “S” word is. Like the “N” word or the “F” word it;‘s just assumed everyone knows what word is being referenced because it’s not polite or acceptable to use the actual word.
goboboyd almost 3 years ago
Don’t bring gravel to a boulder fight.
russef almost 3 years ago
Sword not invented yet. He meant S Word.
jimchronister2016 almost 3 years ago
This attitude is still common today!
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Only if the pen is signing a contract on the sword-ers life.
zwilnik64 almost 3 years ago
In theory, I can write a tract that can gin up a bigger angry mob than you can force into battle at sword point.
Though a printing press would expedite the process immensely.
Bookworm almost 3 years ago
I agree with the philosophical principle that the pen can be mightier than the sword. But I will also concede the practical point that the sword can speak louder at any given moment.
mindjob almost 3 years ago
Its amazing how straight the edge of that cliff is
198.23.5.11 almost 3 years ago
TRUTH OF THE LEGEND—-When King Arthur pulled the Sword out of the STone,all he got was a hernia.
Stan McSerr almost 3 years ago
A pen can be mighty. Joe Pesci did real damage to a guy in Casino.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 3 years ago
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword
“The pen is mightier than the sword” is a metonymic adage, created by English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839, indicating that the written word is more effective than violence as a tool for communicating a point. In some interpretations, written communication can refer to administrative power or an independent news media.
mwksix almost 3 years ago
“Let’s try a pen with ink… just the pen don’t stop a damn thing!”
boltjenkins1 almost 3 years ago
Just wait until SNL is invented.
comicalUser almost 3 years ago
In this case it would seem the sword (boulder) is mightier? Or, mighty merely in longevity?
spaced man spliff almost 3 years ago
After the swords work is done, the pen’s work still remains.
edeloriea14 almost 3 years ago
This is just like BC; the inventions are way ahead of its time.
JH&Cats almost 3 years ago
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of the Lord endures forever.