Asshat is new! Asshat is hip! Asshat is now!

I don't remember where I first saw the term asshat. It was somewhere on the Internet. Probably in a Usenet newsgroup.

I fell in love with the word instantly. It rolls off the tongue easily. And it seems like a classier way of insulting someone than calling them an asshole.

Many have claimed credit for originating the word asshat, but now there is a precise history of the word's origin.

The Official Site for the Best Word Ever

Thanks to Samantha for the link.

Comments

[Smitty]

I prefer to use ass-clown.. Stolen from the world of professional wrestling. What can I say?

[Chris]

If you really dig the usage, you can still buy my Zero Tolerance for Asshats shirts and stuff.

http://www.cafepress.com/rudecactus

[edieraye]

"an Inuit man named Pukkeenegak"

LOL!

[Margaret]

I personally prefer more descriptive insults--they make me feel better. You vile piece of steaming cow dung for example.

[Platypotamus]

hah. good stuff.

i personally first saw it used a few years back on Fark... has been a favorite ever since.

[Carrie]

I'd forgotten all about that word but you're right, it's awesome.

I should use that in place of a different I use...which my Mother hates...lol. Maybe she won't find it as offensive. :)