Word: tabooed
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...decided to do something about it. "The attire being worn in public by some American women is not in good taste," he proclaimed. Henceforth, "women dressed improperly" would not be permitted to enter U.S. military installations in his area, including PXs, commissaries, theaters, snack bars and service clubs. Specifically taboo...
...Cain is still murdering his brother. Like a little boy with a gun, a string of cars or a toy steamer, we are fascinated by the city. We like clamor, and the clamor becomes glamour. We become insensate to beauty-but beauty is a word that soon will be taboo. I only use it when I feel weak and foolish...
...mention of race is taboo. One hair-lotion manufacturer wanted to begin a commercial: "Attention Negro women!" but was promptly turned down. The station manager knew any such blatant approach would alienate listeners...
...weak to do it on a starvation diet. Shovel down big helpings, and you can develop a hollow leg for food. When I'm not hungry at all, I often gobble three hot dogs just to keep my stomach busy." The Blair diet's only taboo: hard liquor...
...Taboo. In Kyoto, Japan, Yukitoki Yakigawa, president of Kyoto University, summed up in a speech to the graduating class: "My final warning to you is ... never touch a drink paid for by others. All the scandals in the world of politics today have their cause in the despicable habit of swallowing free drinks...