::::::I still do not believe the word is vulgar, not as a matter of "defending" something, but just as a matter of fact.  Nor is it a "dirty word", even more broadly defined, or "swearing", as improperly used.  For example, if a kid overheard by a prudish middle school teacher says something is a bunch of bullshit, he's liable to be harassed; but if he says it's a bunch of santorum?  I don't see them saying he "swore".  This made-up word from the internet should be safe to say wherever "feces and lube" is safe to say.