Ever notice when you stub your toe or get a little owee, you say (Americans anyway) "oww" or "ouch." Somehow, saying these words after an infliction of pain has become second-nature. Our brains have been geared to say it, but how, and why these particular words? Sure, they're simple and effective, but why not a word like "rheumatism" or "station wagon"? Just wondering.
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Its instinct. Its a natural response to pain to warn others nearby of danger and attract help. Thats why screaming and crying tends to make people nervous/annoyed. The actual sound evolved because it's simple to make and carrys a long way. if you broke your leg and had to shout "rheumatism" to get anyone's attention then you might not be able to pronounce it.
Mxtrmntr
(Formerly known as Mxtrmntr)
Well, you said it, because they are VERY simple words...they aren't even words, you just scream "aaah!" or "ouch" or whatever.... at least, "aah" is some kind of primal scream, isn't it?
"Ouch" sounds more like some "nice" or "childish" form of "oww"... and it's simple too... could you imagine screaming "he shot me in the leg" instead of "aaarrghl"?
"Ouch" sounds more like some "nice" or "childish" form of "oww"... and it's simple too... could you imagine screaming "he shot me in the leg" instead of "aaarrghl"?
diddlysquat
FlamingPsychoTrannyBitch
You say "ouch"??
When I hurt myself I always yell out
"Full Freaking frontal Nudity!"
that seems to get peoples attention too.
When I hurt myself I always yell out
"Full Freaking frontal Nudity!"
that seems to get peoples attention too.
