Sopranos and the F-Word from Planck's Constant

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It has been taboo for more than 500 years. But from fcuk to Four Weddings and a Funeral, the f-word has become so commonplace it now seems acceptable in everyday conversation. Is it no longer obscene? And if it isn't, what is? Jonathan Margolis investigates. Rest of Story

So are we cursing more now than ever before? According to a poll taken last March it seems we are:

Nearly three-quarters of Americans questioned last week — 74 percent — said they encounter profanity in public frequently or occasionally, according to an Associated Press-Ipsos poll. Two-thirds said they think people swear more than they did 20 years ago. And as for, well, the gold standard of foul words, a healthy 64 percent said they use the F-word — ranging from several times a day (8 percent) to a few times a year (15 percent). From azstarnet

Of course, one of the main fountains of the f-word is the HBO series Sopranos.

Shortly after an episode airs we can check with Steven Rubio's Online Life for a Sopranos f-word update. Here's the latest report:

Episode # 76 - "Cold Stones"
Said the F-word 53 times
First utterance - Tony; 0:20 - speaking to AJ
Total for the season 508
Average per episode 46.18
Total for all episodes - 3973
Average per episode - 52.28

Most ever in a single episode - 105 - Episode #19 "The Happy Wanderer"
Least ever in a single episode - 13 - Episode #27 "Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood"

Most in season 6 episode - 75 - Episode #75 "Moe n' Joe"
Least in season 6 episode - 17 - Episode #67 "Join the Club"

contrary to an opinion issued earlier by its staff.

Press reports said this is the first time the FCC has called a four-letter word "profane," but the ruling didn't go far enough for one TV watchdog group.

Free Republic: African Americans need a black version of 'Sopranos' (OH YEAH, THIS IS A "GREAT" IDEA!!), Excerpt:

TV dramas hardly ever float my boat. Two reasons: I don't see myself, or other people of color, lookin' back at me. Besides, the vast majority of television entertainment is dreck. For years, friends have been badgering me to watch the hit HBO series "The Sopranos." I just sneered, Tony Soprano style.

Finally, in the sixth season of this critically acclaimed show, I'm hooked. Last week I watched the latest episode. Then I watched it again. Then I watched it again. It got more delicious with every iteration. Then it hit me. We need a black "Sopranos."

Ever wonder what the Simpsons would sound like if they were Italian?

The Sopranas Spoof - video powered by Metacafe

Here's a montage of effin Sopranos' scenes: Biggest Effin Video.

And of course, the classic Mad TV version of Sopranos without any F-Words:

CNN - 'Sopranos' making offers cast can't refuse, Excerpt:

Following HBO's decision in the summer to extend the final sixth season of "Sopranos" to 20 episodes -- 12 to air this year and eight in 2007 -- the cast of the Emmy-winning series began negotiations for the final batch of episodes.

Stars James Gandolfini and Edie Falco were the first to close new deals.

Meanwhile, other key players, including Tony Sirico and Steve Van Zandt, are still in discussions.

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