Words, and their quality

[davywavy]

"So, what do you reckion is the worst word in the English language?"
It's one of those comments you hear in other people's conversation that so intrigues you that you have to stop and listen to find out what they're talking about. In this case, a burly market stall holder and a beardy biker chatting over the fruit and veg and one of the more surreal comments I've heard lately.
I stoppped and pretended to fiddle with my phone as the biker thought about his answer. After a while he said, cautiously, "I reckon it's probably 'sphincter'."

I stifled my giggles and walked on.

So, you lot out there in LJ land. What's the worst word in the English language? Give reasons if they're funny.

Comments

[davywavy.livejournal.com]

That didn't stop some girls I've known.

[medusa-nw.livejournal.com]

Does it help that I talk to myself?

[davywavy.livejournal.com]

I find that talking to myself is the only way to get a decent conversation, most of the time.