Euphemism

I am beginning to think that the euphemism is one of the most frivolous part of language.  Just because you give shitty topics pretty fronts doesn't change the context.

His cousin died by jumping off a roof.

They were caught having sex in a van.

That girl is a fat ass.

Is there truly a difference to say:

His cousin passed away jumping off a roof.

They were caught making love in a van.

That girl is big-boned.

I like being straight-forward.  I feel more awkward that way.  And awkwardness is a lot more interesting than small talk.