Editorial: What the *&$#! is a grawlix?

[lady_ganesh]

I grew up in the age of newspapers and have many a fond memory of seeing character in pain shouting something like "$(%))#@#!" in my favorite cartoons. Little did I know that this typographical convention actually originated in American comics strips.

In October 2013, Slate answered the question, "How Did @#$%&! Come to Represent Profanity?"The

Comments

[bauble]

Interesting--never knew it was called a 'grawlix'. Thanks!

[lady_ganesh]

I didn't either until I read that article! You're welcome.

[bluewolf458]

'Grawlix' is a totally new word to me! I hadn't realised there was a word for this 'custom' Interesting how far back it goes.

[lady_ganesh]

It's interesting to see how many comics conventions we take for granted were established very early on.

[vaysh]

Enjoyed very much. I also never knew or even heard of the word 'grawlix'. *pets it* Thank you for the links. Will venture further.

[lady_ganesh]

I hope you enjoy!

[mrsquizzical]

that was so interesting! never knew that.

lol 'obscenicons' :P