Linguist comments on use of word "sucks"

An article in USA Today about the connotations of the word "suck" quotes David Fertig, associate professor of linguistics, who says "The word 'sucks' was an innocent word that developed a powerful and vulgar sexual connotation related to the taboo subject of fellatio. That connotation is now weakening for a couple of reasons. One is that young people today use other explicit terms for sexual acts, and many relate only vaguely to the sexual implications of the word 'sucks' that so offends their elders. As that vulgar connotation becomes weaker and weaker in people's minds, it is considered more acceptable for common usage." Go to article.