ASSHATS

[asquint]

What is the definition of an asshat (and don't say only an asshat would ask that)? Seriously, I have been seeing this
term a lot over the past year and had never seen it before.

Somebody help out a confused man?

[viveleroi0]

Just a variation of asshole. That's all. It sounds funnier too.

[Pellaz]

asshat, if I'm not mistaken, means you're wearing your ass on your head like a hat, ergo you have your head stuck up your ass.

[asquint]

cool, thanks, and it may even be true about me most of the time, it is definitely true for most of the people i work for

[mrquackers]

It originated, I believe, with the WWE's Chris Jericho. At least, that's where I first heard it a year or so ago...

[Hard8s]

And here I thought you were gonna ask about Ass-Gaskets. Those would be the paper rings people put down on public toilets.

[GunslingerCold]

I just think it should be added that asshats is the perfect insult for any situation.

[sportsrule101]

Fark and asshats are my favorite words. They create a sense of a unknown code that only certain people will know

[Lebell]

How about "Assclown"?

[asquint]

That's a new one on me as well

[TaLoN]

i love calling people "no-talent ass clowns" (from office space)

[apetaster]

Asshat or assclown are both good when used in moderation. My favorite which I reserve for especially cheeky scenarios is to call someone a 'cockneck.'

[Lebell]

I forget where I heard it, but I am dying for the proper opportunity to use the phrase,

"Awww, just shut yer cock-holster, ok?"

[Sleepyjack]

i believe asshat or assclown, one of the 2 came from Roy and HG, an australian comedy team. Well thats the first time i heard it. And that was a year or 2 ago. I am pretty sure it was assclown, they gave the assclown award out each week on their show.

i am sure there are some good variations though

[apetaster]

Assclown was used in South Park a while back - it's been a few years since I have seen an episode - they may have coined it or borrowed it (more likely the latter.)

[sofa_x]

I have always been fond of the term "Asshead". Ass Monkey works too, but your delivery has to be right on.

Cock holster. Now that is funny.

[Rodney]

There's an old army/navy term, "brasshat," that means a high-ranking officer -- because of all the shiny braid and crap on their uniform hats. It's not a kindly term, either. So I could see a drift in terms from brasshat to asshat.

[Fallen]

I was always under the impression that the word originated from Fark.com. I dunno, that's the first place I heard it from. They seem to think they coined the phrase as well.

[thingstodo]

Kind of like assbag from Leaving Providence and assclown from a Detroit friend of mine....

[Sion]

another good one a buddy of mine used to use all the time:

ass-muscle


as in: "Shut up you stupid ass-muscle."

[Pragma]

I've seen (and used) asshat and assclown for over a decade, both in the UK and in the US. As for the real origin, I've got no clue whatsoever.

[tenchi069]

One of most current uses of the term "asshat" has come about because of Player vs Player combat in MMORPGs ( massive multiplayer role playing games ) named Dark Age of Camelot. When you kill an adversary, it is usually considered insult to injury to change to a sitting pose over the dead characters head ( asshatting ). In the realm of MMORPGs this is kind of like giving them the finger. All very childish to be sure, but it is a variation on why and how the word is used.

[Stiltzkin]

Originally posted by Pellaz
asshat, if I'm not mistaken, means you're wearing your ass on your head like a hat, ergo you have your head stuck up your ass.

Concur. I also agree that it's easily one of the funniest words I've ever heard

[Jesus Pimp]

Asshat is a great term. Great way to confuse someone. I also like weaksauce and meatbag..

[Nizzle]

http://asshat.org/

[collide]

What Pellaz said. In other words, your head is so far up your ass, that you're wearing it like a hat: Asshat.

[MikeyChalupa]

http://www.confusednation.com/asshat/

There's no telling where some words come from. Like, for instance, who was the genius that one day said "I'm going to invent the word 'fuck' just so people can scream it at each other while driving down the highway."? Well, for the most part, I'm guessing we will never know how some words came into origin. But I have come up with a clearly outlined history of the greatest word ever, along with definitions and a useful synonyms list.

Part One: The Origins and Spread to the United States

From what I can trace back from archived IRC chats, the term 'asshat' was first used in the large European country of Sweden as an alternative for the word ‘asshole.’ From Sweden, by way of both train and ship, the word found it’s way to the shores of western France, where it was used by a software coder named Louis (LOO-ee) in a telephone conversation with his second cousin in Newfoundland. This great man was responsible for sending this fashionable European word to North America for all children to enjoy!

Once on the North American continent, there was no stopping it’s spread to the states. In a June 2000 memo to US-Canadian Customs agents, they were warned to not let this word slip across the border. At this point the word had such a Canadian backing that there was no way to stop it’s glorious spread. And so, ‘asshat’ was first used in the US by an Inuit man named Pukkeenegak who slipped across the border in his kayak. God bless the Inuit!

Americans were, at first, wary to this new word. They had grown up using ‘asshole,’ ‘assclown,’ (premier in Office Space) and even ‘asshead.’ What was to force them to add yet another word to their vocabulary? The Internet, of course! Using radiocarbon dating, we have determined that some of the first widespread usage of the word ‘asshat’ was in several Kevin Smith fan newsgroups, all located in California. Luckily, there are also Kevin Smith fans in the northeast United States, so the word quickly bounded an entire continent and made it to New York City.

Everyone knows that New York City is a melting pot of culture, drugs, and comedians. The Bamboni family of Brooklyn, NY was the first to use the word ‘asshat’ in common day talk. Donny Bamboni was quoted in July 2001 as telling a cashier at 7-11 to, “put the money in the bag, asshat!” Several scared patrons of this convenience store quickly jumped on planes and flew back home, carrying the word with them. And Donny took the word to Rikers Island, where all the prisoners began using the word in a different context than an insult.

It is feasible to guess that by November, 2001, the word asshat was now in full usage all around the United States. Secretary of State Collin Powell was quoth in early 2002 as saying the following at a State Dinner: (in regards to Usama bin Laden) “We have not yet found that asshat [bin Laden], but we’re sure as hell trying.”

In terms of an age breakdown, it seems that colleges students between the ages of 18-25 most commonly use the word asshat, but children as young as six have been heard using the word. Current demography predicts that by the end of 2003, the word asshat will be a commonly used word among high school students and among the 35-35 year old working class. It also appears that, through misinformation, the word is loosing it’s set definition. The next section will discuss its proper usages.

Part Two: Using Asshat Correctly

Asshat is by no means just a replacement for the word ‘asshole,’ but at the current state of the economy there is no better word to compare it to.

ass·hat
n. slang
1. A thoroughly contemptible, detestable person.
2. Tight fitting underwear
[sny: asshole, asshead, assclown, asswad, asshot, assface, prick, faggot, whitey tighties]

Part Three: Why Use Asshat?

Quite frankly, there is no better insult in the world than the word asshat. Think about it.

Scenerio 1: You are once again late for work, and the boss decides to chew you out about it. So he finishes his ten minute speech about how you should be prompt every day. Under your breath, you mumble the word 'asshat'. He will look at you puzzled (if the old man even heard you) and ask you what you just said. "Asset," you will reply. "That's a great asset to possess." You just made fun of the guy, and didn't get fired! Asshat to the rescue!

Scenerio 2: You are playing a rousing game of Counter-Strike and some hacker comes in to ruin the fun. Luckily, everyone in the room knows the secret word to repel cheaters. That's right! If you and your fellow teammate continue to call the little prick an 'asshat', he will eventually get confused and leave. This strategy will also work at parties, bar mitzfas, and other socal outings.

Asshat is new! Asshat is hip! Asshat is now! We all strive to create a new word for a generation, and this is it, folks! Asshat is something that everyone can come together and celebrate!

Disclaimer: I made all of this up. I did absolutely no research whatsoever to come up with this. If you have a problem with the way I wrote this, you are in fact an asshat.

[rockogre]

I just like the word. It should be part of the TFP offical lexicon.

[asquint]

mikeychalupa, that was great and I agree rockogre

[McPimpenheimer]

Asshat: noun. A small hat, made popular during colonial times, made to be worn directly upon one's ass.

[Beltruckus]

All I know is it's my favorite insult to call my room mates, always gets them laughing too, and thats really what i'm about.

[jbrooks544]

I always assumed that it was a substitute for "asshole" on message boards, such as fark.com Most message board back-ends (no pun intended) have bad word filters and some, as on fark, even substitute a silly word in place of the offending word. You can type Assh0le too - using a zero for the oh to fool swear filters also. Then again, I guess I could be, and probably am totally wrong. It would be nice to know though. There are whole classes of message board words floating around on fark.

[mjollnir]

That is quite a thread on a werd i never even heard

[asquint]

then we have achieved our goal and educated you (and me)

[jumpingbeans]

I'M a asshat your an asshat.....wouldn't you like to be an asshat to?????........

( Just incase...hum the Dr Pepper song at the same time )

[Lasereth]

Ha ha, my favorites are Assmuppet and Smacktard, both of which I've seen first at www.expectnothing.com

Assmuppet is just great. I used to like asshat and assgoblin, but assmuppet is my favorite. Funny as hell!

-Lasereth

[mml]

First time I heard asshat was in college, approximately 1990, from a friend after my girlfriend puked on his shoes and I laughed. "What the F*CK, you are such an Asshat, stop laughing and get me a towel." I couldn't stop laughing, he said asshat with such conviction. Anyway, I used if for a few years then it slipped out of my vocabulary(once I entered the real world), but a few months back I saw it again on FARK.com and my heart sang. Imagine my joy to see this thread. I vow to return asshat to my lexicon of insults.