I’m stunned. Just watched an advert on TV for a prominent pain killer. Apparently it can relieve both headaches and “monthly” pains.
Why is it that we can have almost complete nudity on TV but it’s not acceptable to say “period”?
the bizarre world we live in
- Post author:David Ould
- Post published:June 13, 2006
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davidould
Actually, they should have said “menstrual pain”.
not “period pain”? That’s common here and in the UK.
My euphemism beats your euphemism
David, “period pain” as as much a euphemism as “monthly pain” don’t you think?
David McKay
Re: My euphemism beats your euphemism
naaaah. Period gets straight to the point. “Monthly” is a ridiculous attempt to not be unsavoury.
Re: My euphemism beats your euphemism
Women joke about their “monthly friend”. But it’s all very sarcastic. 😉
Re: My euphemism beats your euphemism
us men “joke” about it too. Don’t forget. We have to live with Dr Jekyll and Mrs Hyde.
Re: My euphemism beats your euphemism
Well, you might not have to joke around as long… there’s a New Oral Contraceptive Available That Produces 3-Day Period… it’s called Loestrin. Here in America, the commercial has a girl saying that she wants to say goodbye to her “period” *gasp*. Yes… she says the word. 😉
Hehe, nope. Here in North America the lay term is “cramps”. But the more medical term is “menstrual pain” and that’s what they usally use in TV commercials.