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Maj.Nick Danger said:
Gee, what if someone called you a cheese eating surrender monkey?
Regards,
J
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Gee, what if someone called you a cheese eating surrender monkey?
Regards,
J
raiderrescuer
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Naval Insult...
“Son of a Gun”...in Naval times of Old, females were not allowed below deck and so the Gentlemen would make their conjugal visits at the Gun Ports. Male Children of said questionable lineage were termed “Son of a Gun”.
“Son of a Gun”...in Naval times of Old, females were not allowed below deck and so the Gentlemen would make their conjugal visits at the Gun Ports. Male Children of said questionable lineage were termed “Son of a Gun”.
MrBern
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nerd geek or dork
I enjoy Dimwit, Knucklehead, & nerd.
saw this & thought it might add to this discussion
http://ask.yahoo.com/20060818.html
Dear Yahoo!:
What's the difference between a nerd, a geek, and a dork?
Josh
Michigan
Dear Josh:
We've been called all three, and to be honest, we always assumed they meant the same thing. However, according to the cool kids, there are differences.
Official definitions for nerd, geek, and dork each use the words "inept" and "foolish." Nerds have the added distinction of being "unattractive." Ouch. While it's hard to argue with the dictionary, we sought out definitions from the Internet at large.
According to Whatis.com, nerds are people of above-average intelligence who place little importance on their appearance. Nerds are often aware of their status, but they don't mind. In fact, many take pride in the putdown, as it means they're smart and not wrapped up in superficial worries.
Geek is a more specific term. Back in the day, geeks worked at carnivals, and (according to the dictionary) "bit the heads off live chickens." Thankfully, the term now has a different connotation. Like nerds, geeks are smart, but they tend to focus more on technology. As Urban Dictionary explains, these are the people you make fun of in high school and later work for as an adult.
Being called a "dork" is the biggest insult of the three. There's no way you can spin it into something positive. After all, even the dictionary writes that dorks are "stupid" people. And to make matters worse, dorks assume they're cool. Oh, and they smell, too.
So, to sum things up, if someone calls you a geek or a nerd, thank them. If someone calls you a dork, consider going back to school and investing in some new deodorant.
I enjoy Dimwit, Knucklehead, & nerd.
saw this & thought it might add to this discussion
http://ask.yahoo.com/20060818.html
Dear Yahoo!:
What's the difference between a nerd, a geek, and a dork?
Josh
Michigan
Dear Josh:
We've been called all three, and to be honest, we always assumed they meant the same thing. However, according to the cool kids, there are differences.
Official definitions for nerd, geek, and dork each use the words "inept" and "foolish." Nerds have the added distinction of being "unattractive." Ouch. While it's hard to argue with the dictionary, we sought out definitions from the Internet at large.
According to Whatis.com, nerds are people of above-average intelligence who place little importance on their appearance. Nerds are often aware of their status, but they don't mind. In fact, many take pride in the putdown, as it means they're smart and not wrapped up in superficial worries.
Geek is a more specific term. Back in the day, geeks worked at carnivals, and (according to the dictionary) "bit the heads off live chickens." Thankfully, the term now has a different connotation. Like nerds, geeks are smart, but they tend to focus more on technology. As Urban Dictionary explains, these are the people you make fun of in high school and later work for as an adult.
Being called a "dork" is the biggest insult of the three. There's no way you can spin it into something positive. After all, even the dictionary writes that dorks are "stupid" people. And to make matters worse, dorks assume they're cool. Oh, and they smell, too.
So, to sum things up, if someone calls you a geek or a nerd, thank them. If someone calls you a dork, consider going back to school and investing in some new deodorant.
book_lover
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here in the UK, the term most often used is "perfumed ponce" - I think today it is used to insult a particularly vain and well groomed man who wears aftershave etc. rather than referring to homosexuality. Most men I know, sadly, are threatened when they see a man who has clearly taken time over his appearance. It is not considered to be all that masculine. In fact, we have a new term for this - a man who pays heed to fashion, gets his hair cut by a proper hairdresser and likes to go clothes shopping:
metrosexual!!!
metrosexual!!!
deanglen
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Tony in Tarzana said:
Hey Tony, and the rest of the Loungers following this thread, check out this link. GREAT INFO!:http://www.etymonline.com/index.php
dean
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My Grandfather...
Used "You two-bit, good for nothin' "
Used "You two-bit, good for nothin' "
Wild Root
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I like that one! So Depression era!
Another classic American 30's or 40's expressions is:
"You big Ape"
"You Big Palooka!"
"Watch it Small Change!"
"Oh, a wise guy"
=WR=
Another classic American 30's or 40's expressions is:
"You big Ape"
"You Big Palooka!"
"Watch it Small Change!"
"Oh, a wise guy"
=WR=
Tony in Tarzana
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Wild Root said:
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deanglen
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slowly I turned...step by step...inch by inch!
Girl Friday
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I like Bonehead.
My brother likes to call people Food Stamp. He is also the guy that called his wife (my sister-in-law, God bless her!) and my nephew "Two ticks on my @ss".
My brother likes to call people Food Stamp. He is also the guy that called his wife (my sister-in-law, God bless her!) and my nephew "Two ticks on my @ss".
The Wingnut
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"...knuckle-draggin', mouth-breathin', slack-jawed, yellow-striped yahoo...."
Wild Root
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The Wingnut said:
Well, you don't have to get nasty! Smile when you say that!
lol
=WR=
BegintheBeguine
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In my neighborhood we call a ponce a Federline
LizzieMaine
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Overheard in a 1929 backstage musical --
"Yahhh, go sit on a tack!!"
"Yahhh, go sit on a tack!!"
Tony in Tarzana
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"Mac" is so much more pleasant than "Pally."
