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rakshasa · 08-01-2004, 01:51 PM

I have seen the phrase "your head asplode" and variants in a number of places on the web. It must be some kind of cultural reference but even with the help of Google I am at a loss to trace its origin.

Anyone know?

Lotronex · 08-01-2004, 01:58 PM

Seems to me that it originated on Fark, but can't find a definite answer.

Journeyman · 08-01-2004, 02:00 PM

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...r+head+asplode

Quote:

Did you mean: your head explode

Sounds about right to me.

Tophat665 · 08-01-2004, 04:43 PM

Journeyman, I'm sure that's what it means, but I am trying to remember the context where I have seen that particular mangling of the phrase before (and drawing a blank.)

rakshasa · 08-02-2004, 07:40 AM

Journeyman, I can see how my question was ambiguous. I am indeed clear on "asplode" meaning "explode", but I am curious as to where the phrase in its modified form originated.

God of Thunder · 08-02-2004, 08:00 AM

It comes from a Strongbad e-mail.

Linky

CoachAlan · 08-02-2004, 10:18 AM

Damn I love Strongbad! I think I've heard "asplode" or "aspolsions" before the date of the e-mail, but I can't be sure of the source. It's definitely something Fark has adopted. I seem to remember hearing it in connection with movies. Such as, "T3 was cool, but it didn't have enough asplosions!"

Asplosion or Asplode is usually used in reference to the base male desire to see things blow up.

08-01-2004, 01:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
rakshasa Upright	Origin of a phrase I have seen the phrase "your head asplode" and variants in a number of places on the web. It must be some kind of cultural reference but even with the help of Google I am at a loss to trace its origin. Anyone know?

08-01-2004, 04:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tophat665 Minion of the scaléd ones Location: Northeast Jesusland	Journeyman, I'm sure that's what it means, but I am trying to remember the context where I have seen that particular mangling of the phrase before (and drawing a blank.) __________________ Light a man a fire, and he will be warm while it burns. Set a man on fire, and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

08-02-2004, 08:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
God of Thunder Talk nerdy to me Location: Flint, MI	It comes from a Strongbad e-mail. Linky __________________ I reject your reality, and substitute my own -- Adam Savage

08-02-2004, 10:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
CoachAlan Psycho Location: Las Vegas	Damn I love Strongbad! I think I've heard "asplode" or "aspolsions" before the date of the e-mail, but I can't be sure of the source. It's definitely something Fark has adopted. I seem to remember hearing it in connection with movies. Such as, "T3 was cool, but it didn't have enough asplosions!" Asplosion or Asplode is usually used in reference to the base male desire to see things blow up. __________________ "If I cannot smoke cigars in heaven, I shall not go!" - Mark Twain

08-01-2004, 01:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lotronex Tilted	Seems to me that it originated on Fark, but can't find a definite answer.

08-02-2004, 07:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
rakshasa Upright	Journeyman, I can see how my question was ambiguous. I am indeed clear on "asplode" meaning "explode", but I am curious as to where the phrase in its modified form originated.