A list of 14 words by chained_bear.
- really chafes my asswas added by chained_bear and appears on 2 lists
- blows fat chunkswas added by chained_bear and appears on just this list
- made of failwas added by chained_bear and appears on 6 lists
- eggswas added by chained_bear and appears on 22 lists
- my left onewas added by chained_bear and appears on just this list
- out loud on toast with lingonberry butterwas added by chained_bear and appears on 4 lists
- blows dead ratswas added by chained_bear and appears on 3 lists
- sucks out loudwas added by chained_bear and appears on 2 lists
- sucks out loud on toastwas added by chained_bear and appears on just this list
- the big one in the skywas added by chained_bear and appears on just this list
- dead ratswas added by chained_bear and appears on just this list
- donkey ballswas added by chained_bear and appears on just this list
- out loud on toastwas added by chained_bear and appears on 2 lists
- out loudwas added by chained_bear and appears on 2 lists
palooka commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
Colorful list CB. I think I'll try one of these on the boss tomorrow: "You know boss, I think your visioning plan blows dead rats." I wonder if that would be an incorrect usage of the term?
October 24, 2007
chained_bear commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
Well, when you do use it at work, don't thank me--thank skipvia. He was the one who opened my eyes to the beauty of that phrase.
Also, I think your usage here is perfect. :)
October 24, 2007
skipvia commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
It does kind of roll off the tongue, so to speak. Anyway, your usage of it is perfect, palooka.
October 24, 2007
reesetee commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
Thank heavens for usage experts. :->
October 24, 2007
thtownse commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
These kind of phrases all have a dark side too - they derive from an assumption that homosexual sex is wrong by common agreement. Not that I am recommending that people censor their speech but as linguists we must be mindful of the real meanings of words and phrases, right?
October 24, 2007
chained_bear commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
Uhh... ?!
I don't ever think of that connotation, if it is a connotation, when I use these phrases. And I don't think that sucking, or blowing, is exclusively a homosexual act. I don't even think that in these phrases it's meant to be sexual, so being "mindful" of the "real meanings" is kind of irrelevant.
You might find very interesting an article recently published in the New Republic. I made a list out of it.
I am not a linguist. I'm someone who likes words. I'm glad you're not recommending censorship, because--as Stephen Lang's character says in "Tombstone," "That don't go 'round here." :) Welcome to Wordie!
October 24, 2007
yarb commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
The real meaning of a word is a totally different from the etymology, though.
October 24, 2007
reesetee commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
Point taken, thtownse. But the word "sucks" as slang is so commonly used these days that it's probably safe to assume that most people don't have that in mind at all. Moreover, when I first started hearing it used that way, it referred to a sex act, yes--but not necessarily a homosexual one. The dictionaries I've checked bear that out.
October 24, 2007
chained_bear commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
This list sucks out loud on toast with lingonberry butter.
October 24, 2007
john commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
How about "my left one?" As sung by Bikini Kill.
October 24, 2007
palooka commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
"Sucks" is very generic - it's fun for everyone! It's also become a common adjective. I don't necessarily associate it with homosexual activities either.
October 25, 2007
chained_bear commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
Or heterosexual.
The term is not about a sexual act, so the point's moot, but I wanted to mention that again. The act to which these phrases are not referring are not intrinsically homo- or heterosexual.
October 25, 2007
reesetee commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
And while we're at it--"sucks eggs." Although before now, I never thought about anything but regular old chicken eggs....
October 25, 2007
chained_bear commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
I think it was meant to apply to regular old chicken eggs.
I'd be kind of happier about this list if the subtext of sexual acts went away. It was meant to be lighthearted and fun.
Oh well. Can't win 'em all.
October 25, 2007
reesetee commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
Then lets stop talking about that, shall we? Because it sucks out loud on toast.
October 25, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
I love this list. I kinda hate that I love this list, but it's wonderfully funny! It reminds me of that country act, Big & Rich. They have the worst songs, and I enjoy them all. :)
October 26, 2007
madmouth commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
doesn't half
June 5, 2009