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‘Doh!’ – Albertans swear most online, according to new study

Canada ranks as the fifth most foul-mouthed nation in the world, with almost three in five Canadians or 58 per cent admitting to relying on swear words frequently when chatting with friends. 

A new study from Casino Days analyzed comments and posts from subreddits across Canadian cities and provinces to reveal where residents are the most colorful with their language.  

Albertans swear the most online, averaging 4.95 cuss words per post, with Saskatchewan not far behind at 4.62. 

Alberta has been crowned the “swearing capital of Canada,” with an astonishing 8,080 cuss words flying across the subreddit, nearly 10 per cent of comments are packed with profanity.  

Alberta also leads in cuss words per post at 4.95, making it Canada’s undisputed “champion of foul-mouthed chatter.” 

(Graphic submitted)
Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee is a news reporter, entertainment journalist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet and dad. Stan has been with Vista Radio and My Lethbridge Now since January 2024. Prior to working in radio, Stan was a managing editor and journalist for several southern Alberta newspapers and online publications for over 15 years. He was also a mobile DJ/host for over 20 years.
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