expletive-laden banter in the cockpit?

[FN FAL]

I hope this is after they wash their hands.



Belchfire: Good posts. I think you have exactly the right take on this.

Yea, really.

I cussed while looking for an expidited turn off last night and my jumpseater heard it, do I still have to put 50 cents in the cursing jar?

 

[Herman Bloom]

Step into any OR and you will hear some of the most creative, inspired cussing on earth. Having spent time in both airline cockpits and ORs, I would say docs (or, more specifically, surgeons) are more thoroughly commited to vulgarity than pilots.

 

[Gorilla]

Step into any OR and you will hear some of the most creative, inspired cussing on earth. Having spent time in both airline cockpits and ORs, I would say docs (or, more specifically, surgeons) are more thoroughly commited to vulgarity than pilots.

If I'm the patient, I'm glad I'm unconscious. Not good to hear your doctor drop an F-bomb while cutting you with a scalpel.

 

[Draginass]

It's a shame that vulgarity has become so entrenched in our culture, and now ever more popularized by Hollywood. The use of profanity shows gross disrespect for people around you, much like stinking of body odor, spitting, etc. Many times it's routine use is used as subtle intimidation by people who want to be seen as powerful or dangerous. In any regard, I personally and repelled by someone who uses the f-word as a substitute for an adequate vocabulary. Classless, trailer-trash, thug, and dimwit are all images that my mind conjures up when hearing vulgar language out of someone's mouth.

If one insists on using it, to make the most effective end-use of vulgarity, it must be used exceeding sparingly, creatively, humorously, and under extreme conditions.

 

[NoPax]

Maybe it's easier to avoid the potty-mouth when you fly by yourself...TC

A good education, vocabulary and respect for others around me...helps me avoid the potty-mouth.

It's a shame that vulgarity has become so entrenched in our culture, and now ever more popularized by Hollywood. The use of profanity shows gross disrespect for people around you, much like stinking of body odor, spitting, etc. Many times it's routine use is used as subtle intimidation by people who want to be seen as powerful or dangerous. In any regard, I personally and repelled by someone who uses the f-word as a substitute for an adequate vocabulary. Classless, trailer-trash, thug, and dimwit are all images that my mind conjures up when hearing vulgar language out of someone's mouth.

If one insists on using it, to make the most effective end-use of vulgarity, it must be used exceeding sparingly, creatively, humorously, and under extreme conditions

What he said.

 

[mtrv]

It's a shame that vulgarity has become so entrenched in our culture, and now ever more popularized by Hollywood. The use of profanity shows gross disrespect for people around you, much like stinking of body odor, spitting, etc. Many times it's routine use is used as subtle intimidation by people who want to be seen as powerful or dangerous. In any regard, I personally and repelled by someone who uses the f-word as a substitute for an adequate vocabulary. Classless, trailer-trash, thug, and dimwit are all images that my mind conjures up when hearing vulgar language out of someone's mouth.

If one insists on using it, to make the most effective end-use of vulgarity, it must be used exceeding sparingly, creatively, humorously, and under extreme conditions.

Yep----- I agree!

And they probably don't wash their hands after using the restroom at restaurants and movie theaters either!

The slobs!

 

[Herman Bloom]

Right. Your screen name contains profanity.

 

[waka]

It's a shame that vulgarity has become so entrenched in our culture, and now ever more popularized by Hollywood. The use of profanity shows gross disrespect for people around you, much like stinking of body odor, spitting, etc. Many times it's routine use is used as subtle intimidation by people who want to be seen as powerful or dangerous. In any regard, I personally and repelled by someone who uses the f-word as a substitute for an adequate vocabulary. Classless, trailer-trash, thug, and dimwit are all images that my mind conjures up when hearing vulgar language out of someone's mouth.

If one insists on using it, to make the most effective end-use of vulgarity, it must be used exceeding sparingly, creatively, humorously, and under extreme conditions.

your use of "trailer trash" shows far more "gross disrespect" than vulgarities for people around you

 

[dseagrav]

It's a shame that vulgarity...

"I bet yer the kinda guy that gets outta the shower to take a crap. Grow a pair."

 

[SkyBoy1981]

Right. Your screen name contains profanity.

Excellent observation.

In any regard, I personally and repelled by someone who uses the f-word as a substitute for an adequate vocabulary. Classless, trailer-trash, thug, and dimwit are all images that my mind conjures up when hearing vulgar language out of someone's mouth.

What does your mind "conjure up" when you read a post by someone who calls himself "Draggin Ass"?

 

[FN FAL]

Yea, cuss words were just invented in the last 20 years by filthy unwashed persons who didn't use perfume.

 

[Cruncher]

I was sippin' water when I was reading this thread, when I read Herman's reponse, I blew water through my nose (it kind of hurt)! Succinct & to the point. Funny stuff! I wonder if DragginAss is serious. I hope not.

 

[LearLove]

http://www.thatvideosite.com/view/637.html

or the f word and Mr. Cheney,

http://www.thatvideosite.com/view/665.html

 

[Slice121]

Professionalism...yes!

When was the last time you went to a doctor and heard him/her use foul language going about their business?

Language used reflects on the professionalism and manner of the crew or company. I once had a chief flight instructor that would curse all the time, and I had a number of students that commented that any other professional field this would not be tolerated.

Language in front of patients(or pax), I agree. In front of another Doc(or pilot), that's where I throw the b*llsh!t flag. Sorry.

 

[FlyingSkip]

Political Correctness?

I've watched this thread for a little while now and just HAD to throw in my two cents. I'm sorry, but ranting about what somebody does in an emergency situation is ridiculous---training should and does make actions second nature and allows us all to function more consistently, but at the bottom line we're all who we are as individuals. Some of us cuss, some don't. This thread has shown, in the case of at least a couple individuals, that they are so opposed to the use of "colorful" language that they want to ban that use by everyone else....hmmm, remind anyone of other arguments concerning religion, politics, sex, abortion, etc? It's amazing how the Politically Correct in this country aren't content to simply live up to their own standards, but are intent on imposing them on everyone else!

We are who we are in every aspect of our lives, be it with family, in church, in a bar or in a cockpit. Judging peers in terms of whether or not they fit within YOUR idea of what professionalism is reeks of condescension, moral superiority and political correctness. I was taught as a young guy "Judge not lest ye be judged..." A couple of you need to think back on those childhood lessons, and take it easy on judging some of our peers who were faced with the kind of situation that all of us hope to never face.