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I'm not sure what I was on when I wrote the topics (by topics I mean this topic) of this challenge, but since I did put this down, let's see what I can ramble on it. I think this is going to be a fun writing exercise, I'm going to try and view it as an essay of some sort. Or whatever else this might turn out to be.
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Along with a lot of things I didn't really get to understand, there is also why people badmouth others. It happens everywhere to anyone, from family to friends, schoolmates, co-workers, to even strangers, people that you never met. The last category is the weirdest to me. Why would people badmouth someone they don't even know? What could one possibly say in such a situation? And what's the purpose?
I'm sure I'm not the only one that wonders what's the appeal, the fun on talking shit about people. But before we try and make sense of that, let's understand the word.
badmouth
verb; /ˈbædˌmaʊθ/
1. to criticize someone or something2. to speak unfavourably about3. to speak critically and often disloyally of; disparage
1935–40; originally a curse, spell (the sense recorded in Gullah); compare Vai (Mande language of Liberia and Sierra Leone) dà nyà mà curse, literally, bad mouth
OTHER WORDS
badmouth·er, noun
SYNONYMS
defame; denigrate; belittle
By the definition of the word it is clear to see that the action of badmouthing is meant to denigrate a person. The sole purpose of badmouthing is to give the impression that the person one is talking about is doing something wrong, unfit or unjust when in reality the badmouther is the one being unjust, disloyal and critical.
Badmouthing often doesn't have a reason other than the act of denigrating the criticized person. Badmouthing includes, but is not limited to, talking shit about another person, criticizing their choices, their actions and even looks. None of these actions or choices directly affect the badmouther and should not be of interest as it is not their fucking business.
A badmouther can be anyone from shitty relatives, back stabbing friends or co-workers to random nosy strangers. Badmouthing can happen anywhere: over a cup of coffee, out in public or over the phone.
The easiest and usually most efficient way of spotting a badmouther is to localize that one person that complains about everyone around them. They are to be avoided from that moment on unless absolutely necessary to interact. If interaction is a must, it is best to keep it at a professional level and resume to only exchanging greetings.
Usually badmouthers are the people that are insecure, unhappy and/or lack mental intelligence. As a coping mechanism they try to bring down to their level people around them. Since it is not possible for them to actually drag someone as low as they are, they start projecting a bad image on other people by badmouthing them.
If you think you might be a badmouther try and remember your last conversation about someone. If you were badmouthing them, congratulations, you are a badmouther. Important to note that political figures and shitty bosses are exempt from this rule. If you discover you are a badmouther and want to better yourself you can do so by following this simple trick: next time you start badmouthing someone: stop. Just shut the fuck up.
In conclusion it is clear to see that the act of badmouthing, along to being a badmouther, is a really shitty thing to do and doesn't benefit the badmouther or the badmouthed, it only brings a sense of low self esteem and possibly arguing. Maybe fighting in extreme cases. It is best to avoid badmouthing and instead be a decent person.
And that's it. I think this turned out to be a guide on what badmouthing is and how not to badmouth. I'm not going to lie, I like how this turned out. It was fun to write it too. Hope you enjoyed reading it!
Badmouthing often doesn't have a reason other than the act of denigrating the criticized person. Badmouthing includes, but is not limited to, talking shit about another person, criticizing their choices, their actions and even looks. None of these actions or choices directly affect the badmouther and should not be of interest as it is not their fucking business.
A badmouther can be anyone from shitty relatives, back stabbing friends or co-workers to random nosy strangers. Badmouthing can happen anywhere: over a cup of coffee, out in public or over the phone.
The easiest and usually most efficient way of spotting a badmouther is to localize that one person that complains about everyone around them. They are to be avoided from that moment on unless absolutely necessary to interact. If interaction is a must, it is best to keep it at a professional level and resume to only exchanging greetings.
Usually badmouthers are the people that are insecure, unhappy and/or lack mental intelligence. As a coping mechanism they try to bring down to their level people around them. Since it is not possible for them to actually drag someone as low as they are, they start projecting a bad image on other people by badmouthing them.
If you think you might be a badmouther try and remember your last conversation about someone. If you were badmouthing them, congratulations, you are a badmouther. Important to note that political figures and shitty bosses are exempt from this rule. If you discover you are a badmouther and want to better yourself you can do so by following this simple trick: next time you start badmouthing someone: stop. Just shut the fuck up.
In conclusion it is clear to see that the act of badmouthing, along to being a badmouther, is a really shitty thing to do and doesn't benefit the badmouther or the badmouthed, it only brings a sense of low self esteem and possibly arguing. Maybe fighting in extreme cases. It is best to avoid badmouthing and instead be a decent person.
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And that's it. I think this turned out to be a guide on what badmouthing is and how not to badmouth. I'm not going to lie, I like how this turned out. It was fun to write it too. Hope you enjoyed reading it!
P.S.: Don't take it too seriously. (๑^ᴗ^๑)
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