@*$% Opinions

The Day Creek Howl recently wrote an article about profanity and euphemisms seen in local businesses. For example, in Rancho Cucamonga alone, we have Cluck-N-Pollo and Bad A** Coffee. While the profanity in Bad A** Coffee is obvious, you might be wondering about Cluck-N-Pollo? Well, Cluck-N-Pollo’s marketing phrase is “It’s not just good, it’s Cluck’n good.” The word “Cluck’n” is an obvious play off the f-word. Cluck’n, F’n. See what they did?

In response, the Howl interviewed several Day Creek students regarding their opinions about these local business names and the possibility of younger children seeing and reading them.

“I feel like that’s wrong. Parents shouldn’t support it by going to places like that,” said Francesa L. Pete D. added, “I think it’s not a good environment because kids shouldn’t be exposed to that language at such a young age. And [instead] be matured into it. So, I feel like it’s a bad idea.

Other students didn’t see a problem with the stores’ names.

“I don’t (really) care because, first of all, it’s not illegal. Second, it’s actually not directed towards anybody. So it’s not offensive. (Lastly), since they’re not actually saying the f-word, it’s not technically cursing,” said Zen L.

“It’s bad because children like that shouldn’t be speaking in that way. But’s it’s also good because they’re getting prepared for the real world. Because people do speak like that,” said Bruce N.

Finally, the Howl wanted to know how kids would respond if they were parents and heard their children repeat the words seen on a local business. As adults, would they discipline their kids?

“I’d feel pretty offended that they would put (up) something like that, where my child could see it. And I would want them to take it down as soon as possible,” said  Francesca L.

“I wouldn’t care because technically they’re not reading the f-word. And especially when they’re small. They wouldn’t be understanding (at that age). (Overall), it’s not my problem,” said  Zen L.

“I would tell them what it means and then after that, I’d explain to them how it’s a bad word and that they shouldn’t be saying it. I don’t want them saying it around their friends and influence them to say that,” said Arianna P.

“I would find out the reason why they said it, (though) it’s their brand (and) they’re trying to make money. (So), I wouldn’t really say anything,” said Matthew R.

Students shared a variety of answers, the majority saying they personally didn’t like having to see profanity out in the open. Yet we all have our opinions. People in our community may express their thoughts by asking to speak with a manager or owner, or buying that taco or cup of coffee from a competitor. Ultimately, everyone has a right to their own opinions and can respond their way, as long as they do so with respect.