politics
April 2, 2026
A Wonderful Swear Word in a "What Hurts You?" Country
"What hurts you so much, Đokić?" they asked President Vučić that day, on Tuesday, while the police were raiding the Rectorate building of the University of Belgrade from all directions as if they were conquering Pablo Escobar's hacienda in the Colombian jungle, and President Vučić angrily replied to the question: "What does it hurt you that Đokić hurts me so much?", because the entire concept of President Vučić's rule is based on that wonderful folk swear word which has two variations.
TL;DR
- President Vučić frequently uses the phrase "Šta te boli K?" to dismiss critical questions regarding elections, investigations, and unfulfilled promises.
- The phrase has two interpretations: one to tell someone they are foolish and should mind their own business, and another to console or absolve oneself/others of wrongdoing.
- A student at the University of Belgrade Rectorate used the phrase "Šta te boli K?" in response to a question from a reporter from the pro-government publication Informer.
- Pro-government media outlets reacted with outrage to the student's use of the swear word, portraying it as a sign of disrespect and a negative reflection on the youth and their 'different Serbia'.
- The article argues that in the current political climate, such a swear word is considered appropriate when directed at intrusive, biased media organizations.
- The author references another instance of strong language used by Goran Ješić upon his release from custody, suggesting that such direct and aggressive language is the only form of communication understood by those in power.
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