[Tlhingan-hol] Between us curses run like water

[Steven Boozer]

> mayql qunenoS:
> > b. since the ability to curse well, is considered a positive klingon
> > attribute, perhaps this phrase actually praises the personalities of
> > both holiday participants, describing their capability of cursing
> > well, effectively, constantly etc.

De'vID: 
> Let's look at what the Klingon actually says.
> 
> {matay'DI' vIHtaHbogh bIQ rur mu'qaDmey} 
> When we are together, curses resemble continuously moving water.
> 
> I take it that it means the speaker and listener are on such good terms
> that the curses run freely between them. Remember that curse warfare is a
> sport and curses are technically challenge words. In Klingon culture,
> curses run freely between friends.

TKW 148:  Cursing, or swearing, is considered a fine art among Klingons. One who curses well is the recipient of a great deal of respect; one who does not curse well may not be worthy enough to be called Klingon. Thus it was a compliment when Gov. Vagh said, "You swear well, Picard. You must have Klingon blood in your veins." (cf. TNG "The Mind's Eye")

taghbej mu'qaD veS 
Curse-warfare has definitely begun. PK


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Voragh
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Ca'Non Master of the Klingons