Guest Author - Robyn Cavallaro
George Carlin’s 7 dirty words you cannot say on television have been added to the official NASCAR rule book. The rule will contain the complete and up-to-date listing of words which now total over 2000. NASCAR has made special arrangements for George to recite the list before Sunday’s drivers meeting as a reminder. This rule change, effective immediately, comes after Dale Earnhardt Jr’s colorful comments after winning at Talladega.
Let me begin by saying, there is a time and place for everything. Using curse words in a conversation is typically taboo. What I don’t understand is how the word shit is not acceptable to hear when murder, immoral behavior and sex is televised daily on prime time television!
Turn on the nightly news; watch a daytime soap opera or worst of all, The Jerry Springer Show. We see sex, drugs, violence and a story of a mother who slept with daughter’s boyfriend. If this is acceptable on prime time television then shit isn’t so bad after all.
For those who listened closely Dale Jarrett said the word hell during his interview. Why is “shit” but not “hell” deserving of a penalty? Refer back to The George Carlin 7 Dirty Word List.
Fans want to see and hear a jubilant driver’s first words and expressions after a thrilling victory. Equally, we look forward to viewing the temper and tantrums of an irate driver following an accident that knocks them from contention. Race fans want to see and hear ALL of these emotions. It’s what gives the sport that special personality we all know and love.
Think about it, what do you expect someone to blurt out after they have driven 400 miles at 190+ miles per hour in a soup can surrounded by 43 other soup cans traveling at the same pace? A proper phrase your English teacher would be proud of?
The 5 second delay is a good idea for the faint of hearing. I have heard much worse during conversations with the most respected business executives and public officials. John Kerry used the F-word in an interview with GQ Magazine. We should fine him 25 votes!
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