>>1062552Let me explain, poncho. Swears tend to trigger a nervous/surprised reaction in the brain, therefore causing it to respond as if something was surprising and unexpected. Because the basis of humor is on a clever twist or an unexpected answer, the average brain will tend to filter profanity as humor or wit. Basically, it's a cheat-code to trick people into thinking that you're funny. This is why kids think South Park is so hilarious, yet analyzing the jokes themselves reveals a very unoriginal and bland formula.