Forbidden Tofu (Acadec Speech 2011-2012)

Look at me. 
Now, look at yourselves. 
Now, back at me
Where are we?


In a civilized environment, with civilized people. We wouldn't dream of cussing, right? I mean, I don't seem like one who'd cuss, and you, wonderful judges ;) , don't seem like it either. But.. I'll admit it. I have, and I did, and I kinda.. still do.


You see, it all started back in seventh grade. I blame my social studies teacher. She assigned a current event, but she didn't explain it too well. Being an immature 7th grader, naturally I procrastinated and waited until the very last minute. So, it was the middle of the night, and that current event was due the next day. At that point, I was stressed out, frustrated, and I just wanted to get some sleep. In the midst of all this midnight madness, I said it. The big forbidden F-word. And, lemme tell you. It felt gooooood. So, I said it again, and again, and again. But then, I stopped because I felt guilty. I believe I got an A for that paper. My teacher, of course, never knew of the incident. I was her best student--highest grade in that class. 


Now, profanity isn't necessarily a bad thing. I think it can be good at times; it helps relieve stress, such as in my situation. It's just that these words are "frowned upon" by society, due to their sexualized nature. If that's the case, then shouldn't all words with negative connotations, or reproductive implications be frowned upon in society as well? The fact that it's so "forbidden" makes it even more tempting to say. 


But let's say this f-word wasn't forbidden, and the word TOFU, was. We'd all probably go around shouting TO-fu with each occasional TOE-stub [A/N see what I did thar :3 ], simply because it relieves the pain. 


I think cussing is similar to Newton's third law. Action, reaction. Now, pretend you have a really hot pot, and you accidentally touch it. A really conservative person would accidentally touch it, pull their hand away, do a silly hand fan wave motion, and say "OW!". While, me for instance.. -chuckles- I might touch it, pull my hand away, do a silly hand fan wave motion, and say, "OW, you TOFU TOFU pot!" and I believe that is more effective in relieving pain. Rather than keeping the pain of the heat inside you, you let more of it out. 


My point is, we shouldn't let society dictate what is socially correct or incorrect. So next time you're in a tight spot, it's okay. Let it out with your own forbidden word. TOFU!!! >:O


Time: A little under 3:30 because I panicked at the beginning and went too fast. ;__;