Some of the most common turns of phrase you’ve heard in life are taboo deformations, so what exactly are they? I’m so glad you asked! Taboo deformations are excellent stand-ins for things you don’t actually want to say — a minced oath, like “fudge!” for . . . well, you know — or things your culture is scared of saying — such as the word bear — and are definitely not taboo to say. These deformations are useful not just because they let us swear without swearing and talk about the unspeakable, but because they broaden our languages and provide creative fuel for storytellers. And as storytellers, we want all the tools in our language kits so we can tell the best stories.
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