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* In the Russian medical show ''Interny'' ("Interns"), the American intern Phil Richards speaks Russian very well but will occasionally swear in English. Of course, most Russian know what "shit" means but don't consider it to be as offensive as equivalent Russian swears.

* ''[[Top Gear]]'' is fond of letting non-English speakers express themselves. The best example was probably the ''Top Gear'' vs. ''D-Motor'' challenge, where the Germans were cursing with great passion. English subtitles were provided that made them sound like an English granny in a very mild snit.

* In the [[Covert Affairs]] episode "Begin the Begin", Annie has to protect an Estonian asset, who, upon getting shot at during a car chase, launches into a string of what are presumably profanities in Estonian, given that {{Omniglot Annie}} responds, "You have some mouth on you."

* In the [[Covert Affairs]] episode "Begin the Begin", Annie has to protect an Estonian asset, who, upon getting shot at during a car chase, launches into a string of what are presumably profanities in Estonian, given that [[Omniglot|Annie]] responds, "You have some mouth on you."

* In the fifth season premiere of [[Mad Men]], Don's new French Canadian wife drops a rather brilliant "... calisse." Any French Canadian will immediately recognise this as an absolutely perfect [[Precision F-Strike]] as well.