# Does adding the modifier "Donkey" make things sound dirty? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [June 29, 2011, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312 "2011-06-29T21:19:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2011, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/1 "2011-06-29T21:19:26Z")
Here’s what I mean. Following are some made up terms that have no slang meaning (as far as I know), but seem like they should mean something vaguely nasty. Ring. Donkey Ring. :eek: Milk. Donkey Milk. :eek: Box. (noun _or_ verb) Donkey Box. Even worse, make donkey the noun and wrestle with Ring Donkey, Milk Donkey or Box Donkey. If you answer “yes,” why do you think that is? \*\* inspired by the poster, cheesedonkey ---
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2011, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/2 "2011-06-29T21:47:13Z")
Because of the term “donkey punch,” that’s why. ---
**Author:** ![PlainJain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/5daacb/32.png) [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2011, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/3 "2011-06-29T22:09:45Z")
> [@rachelellogram](#): > > Because of the term “donkey punch,” that’s why. Thread over. ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2011, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/4 "2011-06-29T22:12:33Z")
Well, ok, but donkeys don’t do that. Considering it’s really a _rabbit_ punch (so named after a method of dispatching lagomorphs), one must wonder why the term got changed when it reflected something truly nasty. So why donkey? For what it’s worth, “milk rabbit” sounds vaguely cute. ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/5 "2011-06-30T04:37:35Z")
You stupid donkey! Sounds more like Gordon Ramsay than dirty. ---
**Author:** ![treis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/6 "2011-06-30T05:19:34Z")
Porn Donkey Porn … My god, you are right! ---
**Author:** ![Der\_Trihs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/der_trihs/32/233_2.png) [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/7 "2011-06-30T06:25:20Z")
> [@rachelellogram](#): > > Because of the term “donkey punch,” that’s why. And Donkey Show. ---
**Author:** ![EvilTOJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee59a6/32.png) [@EvilTOJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EvilTOJ)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/8 "2011-06-30T07:00:31Z")
> [@Inigo\_Montoya](#): > > Well, ok, but donkeys don’t do that. Considering it’s really a _rabbit_ punch (so named after a method of dispatching lagomorphs), one must wonder why the term got changed when it reflected something truly nasty. So why donkey? Because he goes EE-AWWWW when she goes tight. And yes, adding Donkey to things does make it sound dirtier. ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 7:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/9 "2011-06-30T07:16:23Z")
I voted no, but I wanted a ‘not very’ option. Prefixing _Donkey_, to me, most usually means inferior, rough, ersatz or make-do, for example Donkey Rhubarb = Japanese Knotweed Donkey Tea = a drink made by infusing burnt toast in hot water ---
**Author:** ![Der\_Trihs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/der_trihs/32/233_2.png) [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/10 "2011-06-30T07:52:04Z")
Donkey Kong! ---
**Author:** ![msmith537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d9b06d/32.png) [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 10:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/11 "2011-06-30T10:41:41Z")
[Donkey Butt](http://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=A0oG7nOgUgxOMVkAD0BXNyoA?ei=UTF-8&p=ride%20that%20donkey%2069%20boyz&fr2=tab-web&fryfp-t-376) ---
**Author:** ![xoferew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/e9a140/32.png) [@xoferew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xoferew)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/12 "2011-06-30T12:34:30Z")
As a kid I never played Donkey Kong because it sounded so dirty. I’m not kidding. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/13 "2011-06-30T14:34:12Z")
No, because I have no idea what those terms are supposed to mean, and probably am going to be happier if I remain ignorant. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/14 "2011-06-30T14:37:12Z")
> [@rachelellogram](#): > > Because of the term “donkey punch,” that’s why. Huh? ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/15 "2011-06-30T15:17:17Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > No, because I have no idea what those terms are supposed to mean, and probably am going to be happier if I remain ignorant. The terms in the OP don’t mean anything as far as I know. But if you were to hear them with no context, they might sound sorta nasty (“onion ring” is another such term). Definitions spoiled to keep **Chefguy** happy. [spoiler]“Donkey punch” refers to a questionable sadistic sexual practice involving punching the recipient in the back of the head with the intent to cause a seizure. “Donkey show” refers to a staged sex act between a donkey and, typically, a woman.[/spoiler] Upon reflection, I really don’t know much about donkeys. Are they notoriously randy and open minded? ---
**Author:** ![Der\_Trihs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/der_trihs/32/233_2.png) [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/16 "2011-06-30T15:31:23Z")
> [@Inigo\_Montoya](#): > > Upon reflection, I really don’t know much about donkeys. Are they notoriously randy and open minded? Well, they’re notoriously well endowed, thus the term “donkey dick” (more donkey dirtiness! :D). ---
**Author:** ![Enderw24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ba9def/32.png) [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/17 "2011-06-30T15:33:29Z")
Putting it in front of “hotey” just makes it sound more cultural. ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/18 "2011-06-30T15:46:06Z")
> [@Enderw24](#): > > Putting it in front of “hotey” just makes it sound more cultural. I had an Egyptian teacher one tell me the correct pronunciation for that guy was “Don-kee-shot.” I disbelieved, but was left wondering what would be meant by Donkey Shot. Could be gross, or as **mangetout** might interpret it, could just mean 1-2 oz of cheap homemade liquor. ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/19 "2011-06-30T15:50:58Z")
> [@Enderw24](#): > > Putting it in front of “hotey” just makes it sound more cultural. Yeah, but change it to “hotty” and we’re right back to dirty. Heh heh, I’d like to tilt HER windmill! ---
**Author:** ![PlainJain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/5daacb/32.png) [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312/20 "2011-06-30T16:06:59Z")
> [@Inigo\_Montoya](#): > > I had an Egyptian teacher one tell me the correct pronunciation for that guy was “Don-kee-shot.” I disbelieved, but was left wondering what would be meant by Donkey Shot. Could be gross, or as **mangetout** might interpret it, could just mean 1-2 oz of cheap homemade liquor. We always called cheap whiskey donkey piss. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adding-the-modifier-donkey-make-things-sound-dirty/587312.md?page=2)