Son of a B*tch on a Hot Mic
A salty phrase with a long history that can be either an interjection or a noun, a compliment or an insult.
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Show Notes
A hot mic caught President Biden using the epithet to describe a Fox News reporter. Where did “son of a bitch” come from, and why are modern speakers increasingly choosing other insults?
Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. Episode 231: "Son of a B*tch on a Hot Mic." With John McWhorter. Produced and edited by Mike Vuolo. All rights reserved.
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