Not convinced that that is either true or that Pulp Fiction had that much influence. I can guarantee that if I went up to most people and called them a motherfucker they would not think I was calling them a badass. Obviously you can use it as a friendly greeting (like all swear words) but that doesn't change its general meeting.
Re: Since no-one is complaining about the construction of the poll
Re: Since no-one is complaining about the construction of the poll