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Yes, it is that bad now. It didn't used to be, because back in Ye Olden Days, decent people didn't let on if they happened to know a nasty word even if that nasty word was in common usage as a person's name. But times have changed and Dick has fallen out of favor, because the nasty word is just about unavoidable and no English-speaking person would be believed if he said he had no idea.

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Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you criticize him, you're a mile away and you have his shoes!
Steve Martin