Whoa. Sorry 'bout that, Gary. I can see how that might be construed
as offensive. Providence lost, but anyway...back to our original
topic...
"BHTCC"
--- In thebruinsden@yahoogroups.com, GW Mercure <gwmercure@y...>
wrote:
> I'm no George W. More like Gary W.
> And I'm too bugged by etymology to be following the P-Bruins.
>
> drumsda <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>
> --- In thebruinsden@yahoogroups.com, GW Mercure <gwmercure@y...>
> wrote:
> > Isn't it the German word "frichen"?
> "Fokken" is Middle Dutch/Germanic (to strike). As to where we get
> our word "fuck", well this is a bit of a gray area, especially when
> you consider the connections between sex and agression and
dominance.
> Mating rituals of many animals including humans (especially in the
> early stages) are difficult to distinguish from fighting. And men
> wonder why at least 9 of 10 women prefer the phrase "make love."
> I do appreciate this wonderful discussion, George.
> How are the P-B's doing in their home opener tonight?
> "BHTCC"
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