Radar on the etymology of douchebag as a slang insult: might have started with Henry Miller, but also, it’s really fun to say. And like S.O.B., it’s a insult for men that “gets its sting” by referring to women.
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July 31st, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Now somebody needs to chase down the originator of “asshat.”
July 31st, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Also: I believe “asshat” gets its sting by referring to the male ass, particularly the unkempt kind.
July 31st, 2008 at 2:08 pm
someone recently challenged me to call my boyfriend “asshat” as a nickname. he’s been a real sport about it.
July 31st, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Well, if he’s cooperating, then he’s obviously not a true asshat. Unless you’re douchey, in which case he’s possibly cooperating only to reaffirm your douchiness. And if that’s true, then he’s potentially an asshat.
I don’t know all of the protocols.