# fushj00mang is an Asshole **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [October 23, 2003, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195 "2003-10-23T21:19:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![umop\_ap\_sdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/dbc845/32.png) [@umop\_ap\_sdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/umop_ap_sdn)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2003, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/41 "2003-10-25T05:26:00Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Chefguy \* > **Come on folks, weren’t you all 20-something once?** I believe Fush is 21. And I didn’t act like that when I was 21. ---
**Author:** ![Danalan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@Danalan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danalan)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2003, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/42 "2003-10-25T05:32:03Z")
Somehow it just seems inevitable that people like this end up as cops, rather than ballet dancers. I suspect that this personality type has always been around, and always doing the same job. Seems that in protecting the rest of us from neanderthals, one becomes neanderthalish. Neanderthalish. Say it once with me: “neanderthalish”. Has a certain ring to it, wouldn’t you say? ---
**Author:** ![Astroboy14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/df705f/32.png) [@Astroboy14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astroboy14)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2003, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/43 "2003-10-25T06:22:16Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Danalan \* > \*\*Neanderthalish. Say it once with me: “neanderthalish”. Has a certain ring to it, wouldn’t you say? \*\* Neanderthalish. ---
**Author:** ![BlackKnight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/eb8c5e/32.png) [@BlackKnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlackKnight)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2003, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/44 "2003-10-25T06:34:44Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Chefguy \* > \*\*Come on folks, weren’t you all 20-something once? We were all convinced of our superiority and invulnerability at that age. \*\* Um, no we weren’t. (Or “aren’t”, in my case.) Don’t take this personally, but I’m rather tired of hearing about how teens and those in their early twenties think they’re invincible and superior. There are probably those who fit that stereotype, but I’ve yet to meet them. ---
**Author:** ![CanvasShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/74df32/32.png) [@CanvasShoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanvasShoes)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2003, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/45 "2003-10-25T08:13:14Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by aryk29 \* > \*\*I believe Fush is 21. And I didn’t act like that when I was 21. \*\* I was in the Air Force when I was 20 something, with lots of OTHER 20 somethings, I don’t remember any of us behaving that way. Sure young people are convinced they “know everything” but in my experience, most of them still manage to act in a halfway polite and respectful manner while doing so. Most don’t add extreme assholishness into the mix. Which brings up a question for fush. Fush. Even supposing there ARE some things about which you may be very well educated and may possibly know more than than the next guy. How do you propose to impart this information if you insist upon doing it in such a way that you alienate any potential listeners and your message(s) go unheard? Or as Dr. Phil would say “how’s that workin for ya”? ---
**Author:** ![Ilsa\_Lund](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a6a055/32.png) [@Ilsa\_Lund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ilsa_Lund)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2003, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/46 "2003-10-25T14:22:23Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by BlackKnight \* > \*\*Um, no we weren’t. (Or “aren’t”, in my case.) > > There are probably those who fit that stereotype, but I’ve yet to meet them. \*\* And I’ve yet to be them. ---
**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:** [October 25, 2003, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/47 "2003-10-25T18:31:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by aryk29 \* > \*\*I believe Fush is 21. And I didn’t act like that when I was 21. \*\* **IRONY, ok?** Or sarcasm, even! Sheesh, people. ---
**Author:** ![Ilsa\_Lund](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a6a055/32.png) [@Ilsa\_Lund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ilsa_Lund)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2003, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/48 "2003-10-25T18:35:34Z")
Don’t you mean _ **IRONY!** _ ---
**Author:** ![Gadfly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/aeb1de/32.png) [@Gadfly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gadfly)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2003, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/49 "2003-10-25T21:46:08Z")
I don’t believe that fushj00 made the comments he said he did in the “I’m superman!” thread. Even if so… I find him mildly entertaining. Yeah, he’s a ridiculous, full-of-shit asshole, but he’s a ridiculous, full-of-shit asshole who can, once and awhile, slap you in the head and tell you to loosen the fuck up. ---
**Author:** ![fushj00mang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@fushj00mang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fushj00mang)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2003, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/50 "2003-10-26T01:24:50Z")
Ryle Dup, Everyone’s made up their mind as to the quality of their charachter. And, for the most part, they’re right (I can see how folks would consider me an asshole. Its often what I aim for when dealing with others.) The only one I’d react to is being called a racist. That, mis amigo, is one thing that I can say with utter certanty that I am not. CanvasShoes, I appreciate the concern as to my potentially alienating my ‘audience.’ But frankly, I don’t have one. I’m not here to spread a message or to do anything but what pleases myself. If my opinions come across as crass and uncaring, well, then it is well within your right to go against them. Discourse, you know? Anyway, I guess this thread makes me an official Pit dweller. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Ilsa\_Lund](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a6a055/32.png) [@Ilsa\_Lund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ilsa_Lund)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2003, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/51 "2003-10-26T01:50:02Z")
Oh, you are oh so welcome! :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2003, 8:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/52 "2003-10-26T08:30:33Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by **fushj00mang** _ > > I can see how folks would consider me an asshole. Its often what I aim for when dealing with others. First, why would you aim for such a goal?; and second, trolling is frowned upon around here. Esprix ---
**Author:** ![Ilsa\_Lund](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a6a055/32.png) [@Ilsa\_Lund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ilsa_Lund)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2003, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/53 "2003-10-26T15:08:06Z")
Yeah, that’s pretty much an admission of the ulitmate violation of the rules. ---
**Author:** ![umop\_ap\_sdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/dbc845/32.png) [@umop\_ap\_sdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/umop_ap_sdn)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2003, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/54 "2003-10-26T17:52:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by fushj00mang \* > **I can see how folks would consider me an asshole. Its often what I aim for when dealing with others.** Is _that_ anything to take pride in? Well, Fush, you are in the military and if I do say so that carries a certain uh, mentality with it. See, my late grandfather was in the service, and if I believe half of the things my mother told me about him, he wasn’t exactly the nicest guy. (She’s no model parent either.) So maybe being an asshole is part of your way of identifying with the soldier archetype. If that’s you, good - celebrate diversity - but it won’t always give you the best social standing. Gosh I hope you don’t ever have kids. I know I never will. ---
**Author:** ![fushj00mang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@fushj00mang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fushj00mang)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2003, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/55 "2003-10-26T19:13:55Z")
> [@](#): > > and second, trolling is frowned upon around here. Now I’m insulted (j/k.) Seriously, because I espouse divergent opinions in a way that is classified as ‘asshole,’ it suddenly makes me a troll? To the best of my knowledge, trolling involves intentionally starting flame wars and walking away, doing things to up your post count, ‘drive by’ posting, and other obnoxious behavior. Also to the best of my knowedge, I’ve stood knee deep in every ‘can of shit’ I’ve opened to date. If I ever do start trolling, though, I’d appreciate it if you called me on it. ---
**Author:** ![Horrifying\_Howler\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/df788c/32.png) [@Horrifying\_Howler\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horrifying_Howler_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2003, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/56 "2003-10-26T19:44:54Z")
> [@](#): > > Well, Fush, you are in the military and if I do say so that carries a certain uh, mentality with it. C’mon now, my grand-daddy was in the military, and he was one of the nicest fellows you could ever meet. Never had a bad word to say about anyone. ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2003, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/57 "2003-10-26T20:08:40Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by fushj00mang \* > > Seriously, because I espouse divergent opinions in a way that is classified as ‘asshole,’ it suddenly makes me a troll? If you’re doing it on purpose, yeah, you’re definitely dancing on that line, at least if past actions on behalf of the Moderators is any indication. > [@](#): > > If I ever do start trolling, though, I’d appreciate it if you called me on it. I’m not the one you need to worry about - it would be the Moderators calling you on it when you would need to start worrying. Esprix ---
**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:** [October 26, 2003, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/58 "2003-10-26T23:33:38Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Esprix \* > \*\*If you’re doing it on purpose, yeah, you’re definitely dancing on that line, at least if past actions on behalf of the Moderators is any indication. > > I’m not the one you need to worry about - it would be the Moderators calling you on it when you would need to start worrying. > > Esprix \*\* Careful here: isn’t this what eventually did in Zenster? And **mods** , _please_ don’t accuse me of junior modding again, 'kay? I’m just trying to save **Esprix** some unneeded grief. ---
**Author:** ![umop\_ap\_sdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/dbc845/32.png) [@umop\_ap\_sdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/umop_ap_sdn)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2003, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/59 "2003-10-26T23:39:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Magayuk \* > \*\*C’mon now, my grand-daddy was in the military, and he was one of the nicest fellows you could ever meet. Never had a bad word to say about anyone. \*\* I did not know that. I guess we acquire prejudices based on people we know and those we know of, and when somebody else comes along who happens to have that one thing in common, it reinforces the belief. ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2003, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195/60 "2003-10-26T23:40:16Z")
Am I saying anything that’s not true, telling anyone what to do, or giving myself stature that I do not have? Esprix [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fushj00mang-is-an-asshole/209195.md?page=4)