419 Dirty Words

419 Dirty Words

Fringe

Saturday 17 August 2024

  • Price

    £10.00 to £12.00

  • Doors:

    13:30

  • Starts:

    13:40

  • Finishes:

    14:40 approx

  • Duration:

    60 mins approx

  • Age

    Guideline 14+ Accompanied With An Adult

Tickets

Standard
£12.00
Concession
£10.00
Members
£10.00

Show Information

Please note, unless otherwise stated, all of our performances are strictly over 18s only

What makes a word into a slur? How can two inoffensive words put together make an offensive phrase? And why are competitive Scrabble players so upset about being denied the chance to use deeply unpleasant language in polite company? Dr Chris Cummins (The University of Edinburgh) takes a look at word meaning and use on the ragged edge of good taste, while trying not to get drafted for the culture wars.

 

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Venue Details

Stand 5, The Stand Comedy Club

34 York Place, , Edinburgh , EH1 3HU

0131 558 9005