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AIBU to think saying 'I don't give a fuck' shows strong feelings?

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CoalTit · 08/07/2026 02:11

When someone says loudly and vehemently, or even types "I don't give a FUCK!", I always take that to mean that they're actually having some big feelings.
Is that a reasonable assumption on my part?

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GarlicEverywhere · 08/07/2026 02:19

I think I often say it when I'm being expected to have strong feelings about something, and don't. I'd be emphasising the strength of fuck/shit I don't give as a signal to stop trying to provoke a reaction you find acceptable.