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Thread #59418   Message #1801464
Posted By: beardedbruce
04-Aug-06 - 11:18 AM
Thread Name: BS: The Mother of all BS threads
Subject: RE: BS: The Mother of all BS threads
"Crap is a term meaning either poor quality or feces. The former meaning is sometimes considered mildly vulgar; the latter meaning is oftentimes considered mildly or moderately vulgar, but could be, on occasion, viewed as strongly vulgar by means of scatological and sensory-provoking use of the word.

In its former meaning it also connotes inaccurate, of little factual substance, lies, hype, or quackery. It can be partnered with "bull" to enhance the power of the word.

The word is considered by many people to be less offensive than "shit", which holds similar meanings and can be used nearly interchangeably. Some people find the word crap offensive, even if not intended to mean feces, and will use the minced oath "crud" instead. Alternatively, for some people, crap more closely retains its association with feces than "shit" and is therefore more offensive than the latter."






I have already noted your constant postings of "crap"