Gary Marinin

Know Your Shit: The Complete Usage, Science and History of the Word Gary Marinin

Why are there over 1,000 ways to use the word "shit" and did you even realize that there are that many? You'll probably learn more than you ever wanted to with Know Your Shit. It dives into the general history and psychology of swearing in general, but takes a particular focus on "shit" in American and Canadian English. Uses of "shit" are explained with cultural and personal examples and context through quotes from movies, shows, celebrities and comedians.




A creative non-fiction book for native and non-native speakers alike. Learn to be more persuasive by including the right swear at the right time and place for your gender, be more interesting at cocktail parties with fun historical facts, or enhance your abilities to swear. It's something for everyone!