Do You Swear When You Stub Your Toe? You’re Not Alone!

Let’s be real—when you stub your toe, it’s almost impossible not to let out a choice word or two. And according to a new poll, 74% of Americans agree!

The survey found that when people experience abrupt physical pain, like slamming their toe into a table leg:

• 32% said they sometimes swear
• 24% admitted they usually do
• 18% confessed they always let the expletives fly

Even among those who swear less, 14% admitted to doing it rarely, while just 8% claimed they never curse—which, honestly, seems suspicious.

Swearing Might Help With Pain

Science backs up the habit! Studies suggest that swearing can increase pain tolerance, essentially acting as a built-in coping mechanism. However, only one-third of people believe this is true.

RELATED: The Science Behind Swearing: More Than Just Foul Language

Is Public Swearing Ever Okay?

Surprisingly, one in six people believe that swearing in public is never acceptable—even if you just got hit by a car and shattered your pelvis (ouch). So, next time you stub your toe in public, maybe scream internally, or at least keep it PG.