Can you swear on australian radio?
Australian language is relaxed and informal, and that’s certainly the case on radio. It’s interesting times for those that watch out for swearing. It’s also worthwhile saying that while podcasters are proud that their medium is “uncensored”, and there’s nothing to stop them using bad language, few actually swear.
Can you curse on tv in australia?
Don’t say f*** in front of children Public profanity is an offence in every jurisdiction in Australia.
Can you swear live TV?
Federal law prohibits obscene, indecent and profane content from being broadcast on the radio or TV.
Is swearing allowed on the radio?
Profane content is defined by the FCC as “including language so grossly offensive to members of the public who actually hear it as to amount to a nuisance.” Obscene content is never allowed on broadcast television or radio.
Do you get fined for swearing on TV?
Although the FCC’s ‘Consumer Guide’ notes that the Commission has the power to levy a fine if profanity rules are violated, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in 2012 that the FCC was no longer permitted to levy fines in cases where profanity was spoken on broadcast entities.
Do Australian people cuss a lot?
Forty one per cent of the 1000-odd Australians surveyed admitted to swearing while driving, and 35 per cent of us cut loose when we’re doing chores at home. Another 32 per cent swear when we’re fighting with our partners. (Only 8 per cent of people said they swear with the intent of causing offence.)
What curse words are not allowed on TV?
The seven dirty words are seven English-language curse words that American comedian George Carlin first listed in his 1972 “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television” monologue. The words, in the order Carlin listed them, are: “shit”, “piss”, “fuck”, “cunt”, “cocksucker”, “motherfucker”, and “tits”.
What swears are allowed on TV?
Most TV shows don’t allow their actors to use any swear words at all, but if they do, it’s always “small” swear words such as “damn” or “hell”. The only TV show that I’ve come across so far that allows its actors to use the ‘b’ word is Supernatural.
Why do radio stations censor swear words?
It’s simple: it’s because some people find them offensive. As for why some people find them offensive, in short, it’s because they need to be. Language is supposed to be able to communicate, and one of the things it needs to communicate is “I don’t care about social norms right now”. Enter curse words.
What happens if you swear on television?
Because obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment, it is prohibited on cable, satellite and broadcast TV and radio. However, the same rules for indecency and profanity do not apply to cable, satellite TV and satellite radio because they are subscription services.”
Why do Australian swear so much?
Swearing provides a release for strong emotions. In Australia, swearing provides a release for weak emotions, such as encountered when telling the time. I have very vivid memories of the twin towers coming down early in the morning on TV in the outback. There were voices, and the voices were saying “Oh my Gaaahd”.
Do Australians like to curse?
Swearing: Swearing is more common in Australia than in many other cultures. It is normal to hear an Australian swear at some point during a conversation. Doing so yourself is unlikely to hurt your chances with them – the informality of it can actually make them feel more comfortable around you.