10 Things… That Make Even the Most Conservative of People Swear

Whether you swear regularly or not, there are some things in life that always make your utter the odd profanity or at least begin to before opting for a more polite “sugar” or “for goodness' sake.” These are just 10 of those occasions... 1. Standing on an upturned plug There is no other pain like it. 2. Stubbing your toe Cue grabbing your toe and falling to the ground. 3. Getting a paper cut How can something so small be so painful? 4. Missing the bus by a millisecond You’ve done all that running for the bus driver to shut the door in your face. Nice. 5. Burning yourself It might take a moment for you to realise but you will realise. 6. Drinking something too hot You’ve got two options: spit it out and swear or swallow it and swear.   7. Biting your lip The lesson to learn here is to eat slower. 8. Getting something in your eye Perfume, shower gel, chilli powder – it’s never good. 9. Slipping down a stair You thought your life was over. 10. Losing something on your computer Now your life is over.