Deadwood

[Electra]

Originally Posted by Torn

Why wouldn’t they?

This is the "lawless west" not some eastern city that was “modernized”. They did what they wanted to most of the time and people were killed on a whim, but you don't think they cussed constantly?

I bet they did.

I'm not saying they didn't cuss..I am questioning whether they would have used those two particular words as frequently in those days. Would they have had the same impact or meaning then as they do now? I dunno. I will have to do some research.