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Indeed, you'd have the same reaction if they said they don't take "shit" from anyone.
You are making my point on all three examples: the direct reference to making a bowel movement is vulgar, there's no situation where "crap" is totally fine and "shit" is not... because crap is only very mildly less vulgar than shit, they are both vulgar references to feces.
I can keep on coming up with examples. The doctor says, "I need a stool sample," vs. the doctor saying, "I need a sample of your crap, please." Substitute shit and it is not particularly more shocking; neither works.
Give it a try: what's an example where "shit" would be shocking, and "crap" would be totally acceptable?
No, a doctor saying they need a shit sample is definitely more shocking than using a medical term, lmao
My dude, re-read the comment for a sec. A doctor saying they need a "shit sample" or a "cup of your crap" would both be much more shocking than a stool sample.
... that's the point.
Just because two words are unprofessional doesn't mean they're equally vulgar.
Ok. Go ahead and show they're not. Give me a single circumstance where "shit" is unacceptable and "crap" is totally fine.
Television targeted at pre teens and teenagers is a good example, saying shit would feel weird but crap is fine.