At the time - Mr. Gable shocked the world with his on screen comment.
The movie going public was stunned. Of course what this is all about is
the changing of language and definitions over time.  Villain is an
"olde" English term meaning farmer, basically. Today it is a bad guy.
Things change - but good taste rarely does.

John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com

Jake de Villiers wrote:
> "Damn" is swearing!?!?    As in "Frankly Scarlet, I don't give a damn"  and
> "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!"
>
> No, it isn't, but the sexual innuendo I can happily do without.
>
> On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 6:47 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>
>> Guess the Frydaye clock is ticking...Point being that cursing is not the
>> issue here, but that seems to be missed.  Main point is that this list is
>> an
>> invaluable resource and I'm glad to be part of it.  My disappointment stems
>> from the folks who want to occassionally skirt the rules and then not voice
>> an opinion when they have a chance.  This offends me.
>> Thanks and good Frydaye.
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>> 73 Beetle
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 1:59 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com
>>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Not to start anything(really)  but I suggest that this list rating be
>>> upgraded from 'G' to 'PG'.  I guess replies should be to the moderators
>>>
>> so
>>
>>> as not to cause problems, but a vote would be cool.
>>> Michael in San Antonio
>>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>>> 73 Beetle
>>>
>>>
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> Jake
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> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
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