Sometimes I wonder what pro fishermen are thinking. Here they are with a whole lot of their income being based on sponsorships and so many of them have no idea how to behave in a manner that reflects positively on their sponsors.

I was at a local sporting goods store this weekend where Capt. Rick Murphy, a popular saltwater guide and TV host, was doing a personal appearance on behalf of Shimano. A group of people including several small children were standing around listening as he related a story about helping a guy et a hook out of his son's lip.

At one point in the story he used the expression "holy (profane word for excrement, not "crap")". Maybe I am just old fashioned, but I would have called him on it if those had been my children.

Yeah, I would have no problem with him using the word holy crap around small children.

me neither. crap isn't a curse word.

yeah I'm with the other guys, "holy crap" isn't a curse word. I would have been ticked if the guy was dropping f-bomb but I mean, I hear worse things than "holy crap" on PG rated movies.

yeah I'm with the other guys, "holy crap" isn't a curse word. I would have been ticked if the guy was dropping f-bomb but I mean, I hear worse things than "holy crap" on PG rated movies.

they hear and SEE worse  at school,even pre k and kindergarten

People sometimes use words that may be offensive (choosing to be offended by words is interesting in itself, but thats a whole 'nother topic). Best way to handle it is to explain to them why such words are inappropriate while they are still young and impressionable.

IMO being offended by the word "Crap" is quite nitty.

I think " Holy crap " is no big deal.

The standards have changed over the public airwaves both radio and tv.  I've heard what I consider to be much worse on tv.

i will agree with the "no big dealers' "....

i think by saying "holy crap"..... in these times he was indeed sensoring himself for small children.

just my opinion, everyone can raise their own their own way... but by today's standards, i feel it is completely acceptable.

i was using much worse in elementary school to say the least - (not to say though that my parents would not have wanted me to hear it from others though...)

My post was edited and I came off looking like an idiot. He did not say "holy crap." He said "holy ****." No telling what BR's automated editing program will change that to.

My post was edited and I came off looking like an idiot. He did not say "holy crap." He said "holy ****." No telling what BR's automated editing program will change that to.

ohhhhhh. That changes it. Yes, I would consider the "s word" a poor choice of words

I am as potty mouthed as anyone but I would never use foul language in a public setting in front of children.

I agree that this was a poor decision on Murphy's part.

the edit makes a world of difference....

"holy crap"....... no big deal.

"holy $hi*"......... bad news..... shouldn't be said with the kiddies present...

Yeah that changes things completely. If kids are present that's definitely out of line, and even if there weren't children present I still consider that to be unprofessional. Swearing around your friends and people you know is one thing but if you are speaking to a group as a professional, you need to leave the language at home IMO.

I remember attending the play "Hair" when it came out back in the 70's.

Nudity, cuss words, racial comments, anti-war lyrics, etc.

Was really a shocker to us old fogies.

Now, anything goes.

So saying a cuss word now and then is no problem, even for women.

I would think a bass pro would not do that, but look at Dale Earnhart, Jr. and when he said a nasty word on TV after a race.

Today, the kids just shrug it off and continue to listen to rap music.  

I remember attending the play "Hair" when it came out back in the 70's.

Nudity, cuss words, racial comments, anti-war lyrics, etc.

Was really a shocker to us old fogies.

Now, anything goes.

So saying a cuss word now and then is no problem, even for women.

I would think a bass pro would not do that, but look at Dale Earnhart, Jr. and when he said a nasty word on TV after a race.

Today, the kids just shrug it off and continue to listen to rap music.

Dont get me started on cRAP music its parents fault for buying these illiterate itunes and cd,s anyhow.then these same parents are all uptight when someone in public uses words that they endorse in the first place  bunch of hypocrites

Dont get me started on cRAP music its parents fault for buying these illiterate itunes and cd,s anyhow.then these same parents are all uptight when someone in public uses words that they endorse in the first place bunch of hypocrites

Maxximus,

Try typing that post again after you've had a cup of coffee. . . or two.

It's unfortunate but by today's standards, s**t is pretty tame and commonplace compared to alot of other words used.

Still no excuse for using it around children.

    So did he say the "f word" or did say the "s word"?  I am confused because they are both 4 letter words.

The "f" word is not a profane word for excrement.  It was the "s" word.

Scat?