A verbal gay bashing might use sexual slurs, expletives, intimidation, and threatened violence. Around his victims, he utilizes demeaning, harsh expletives, berating them with slurs. When toning down expletives, asterisks are often used to replace letters. As with many expletives, its continued use has reduced its shock value and offensiveness. She's got attitude, and no qualms about tossing a few expletives. The broadcasts were pre-recorded in order to edit out his expletives and occasional foul language. The crew overreacted to this report, responding with negative words and expletives to the controller. He does not mind adding expletives while expressing his views. Other protesters detaining a bus in Oakland unfurled a banner containing expletives. In addition, Bud often begins his responses with English expletives or sayings. Certain expletives are not accepted as names. Zahn tells Jim that Crystal is disruptive and frequently uses expletives towards her classmates. For instance, sometimes the ellipsis is used to avoid the complete use of expletives. Appa continues with his carefree and frank ways, at times laden with few expletives. Heck' is frequently used in place of more conventional expletives.