The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #22817   Message #249709
Posted By: Murray MacLeod
30-Jun-00 - 06:55 AM
Thread Name: Can I sing 'bloody' on American radio ?
Subject: Can I sing 'bloody' on American radio ?
Tomorrow afternoon I will be guesting on the Folk program on WLRN , South Florida.

Among the songs I intend to perform is "A Bottle of the Best", a paean to the merits of Scotch whisky. (It's in the Digitrad, btw).

One line goes "And it's also bloody dear, but what the hell". Now, is this likely to cause offence to an American radio audience, even if they are folk enthusiasts? I have been told before that saying "bloody" in America is a more heinous offence than saying "fuck" so should I change the line to "And it's also rather dear ......." ?

Expert advice eagerly awaited

Murray