# I am an Asshole and proud of it!! **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 19, 2003, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054 "2003-02-19T03:34:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![B.Pants](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a87d85/32.png) [@B.Pants](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/B.Pants)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/41 "2003-02-19T15:48:58Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Hamlet \* > \*\*Well, if you had posted this thread right away, you could’ve saved me the time of finding out for myself from your posts. \*\* You could tell that I eat shit just from reading the rest of my posts?!?! OOOhhh, you meant **Burner** … 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/42 "2003-02-19T15:52:44Z")
Considering [your post](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&postid=3013565#post3013565) defending the bystander who saw a man dying from a gunshot wound at a gas station yet did nothing, which included this gem: > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by BURNER \* > Why does everyone have to bring morals and ethics into everything?? Maybe the “witness” had better things to do with his time than call 911 and stand around answering questions from all the cops that showed up? Maybe he had a job to go do, or a family waiting for the kerosine to fill up a space heater. … then I’d say you’re being entirely too modest stopping at labeling yourself merely an “asshole”. Surely you can do better than that. ---
**Author:** ![elf6c](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c57346/32.png) [@elf6c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elf6c)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/43 "2003-02-19T15:53:18Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Nocktober \* > \*\*Is there a word meaning “someone who pits himself”? \*\* “Attention whore” seems to be the closest-- but that’s two words. Was Nocktober a sock? ---
**Author:** ![Rotten\_Candy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dbc845/32.png) [@Rotten\_Candy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rotten_Candy)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/44 "2003-02-19T15:56:42Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Aro \* > Let’s all strive to live in a world where emotion is outlawed and only pure rationality prevails. Yep, that’s the ticket. Emotion-supressing injection anyone? Hey, it worked for Vulcans just fine. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![tkeana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/278dde/32.png) [@tkeana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tkeana)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/45 "2003-02-19T15:57:50Z")
> [@](#): > > Y’know, if I was a middle aged loser with nothing to do in the evenings but masturbate and wonder why nobody loved me, I’d be pissed too. According to your profile, **furt** you presumably spend your evenings abusing small mammals. Kinky. When you’re done fucking your dog, research the NYC Dopefest pics to see what **burner** actually looks like. We may not share the same views, but I can’t deny that he is a strapping young stud who can no doubt kick your pathetic ass seven ways to Sunday. He’s far too busy being a fucking demon in the sack to masturbate; rather he spends free time riling up people like you. And he is loved. You want to take some pot shots at me? Bring it. I have my husband’s back, but I don’t give a fuck what you say about me. I don’t care to post on this board–come over to my journal if you have something to say. ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/46 "2003-02-19T16:12:02Z")
Now he’s got his lady fighting his fights? Pussy. ---
**Author:** ![lezlers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/258eb7/32.png) [@lezlers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lezlers)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/47 "2003-02-19T16:20:34Z")
I’m not quite getting the “humans are the only ones capable of emotion” statement, **Libertarian**. Of course animals are capable of emotion. How else would you explain a dogs loyalty to it’s human, it’s depression when it’s human is gone and it’s joy when it’s human returns? How do you explain my cats rage when I won’t let him in my room with me? Rage, joy, depression, those are all emotions. Maybe I misunderstood you. ---
**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:** [February 19, 2003, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/48 "2003-02-19T16:47:29Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by lezlers \* > \*\*I’m not quite getting the “humans are the only ones capable of emotion” statement, **Libertarian**. \*\* I#m not quite seeing where **libertarian** posted anything in this thread. ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/49 "2003-02-19T16:50:19Z")
A-S-S-H-O-L-E, everybody, now! Well, at least now I’ve got a fun song running through my head! ---
**Author:** ![lezlers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/258eb7/32.png) [@lezlers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lezlers)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/50 "2003-02-19T17:06:01Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Mangetout \* > \*\*I#m not quite seeing where **libertarian** posted anything in this thread. \*\* My apologies. It was actually posted by **tomndebb** , I don’t know why I thought it was **libertarian**. Thanks for pointing that out, now that i’ve asked the right person, hopefully I can get an answer because I really am curious. ---
**Author:** ![Mac\_Guffin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/2bfe46/32.png) [@Mac\_Guffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mac_Guffin)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/51 "2003-02-19T17:06:14Z")
I dunno about you all, but I get real embarrased when my wife thinks she has to defend me. Not that that happens often. Great. Another self-proclaimed asshole. Like the world needs more of _them_. ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/52 "2003-02-19T17:15:30Z")
I’m not sure why the OP thought we needed this thread to know he was an asshole. ---
**Author:** ![broccoli](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a183cd/32.png) [@broccoli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/broccoli)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/53 "2003-02-19T17:30:34Z")
**jjimm** I just yoinked it from a lyrics site. ---
**Author:** ![BURNER](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@BURNER](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BURNER)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/54 "2003-02-19T17:44:38Z")
I just need to set a few things straight. I dont need my wife to fight my battles. Her sticking up for me is what a spouse is supposed to do. The only reason I can think of to not stick up for your spouse is if you are ashamed of them. If that is the case then why be married to them? There realy werent any suprises with who piled on to this thread. It is a pretty even split between people who have taken a dislikeing to me and people who are assholes just like me , but wont admit it.Some of you belong on both sides, but I will let you all decide which side of the line you fall on. ---
**Author:** ![jjimm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/55 "2003-02-19T17:46:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by broccoli! \* > \*\ ***jjimm** I just yoinked it from a lyrics site. \*\* I was joking, anyway. ---
**Author:** ![MysteryFellow63427](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e4f/32.png) [@MysteryFellow63427](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MysteryFellow63427)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/56 "2003-02-19T18:00:08Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Super Gnat \* > \*\*Folks, folks. We already have that word provided for us: **BURNER**. \*\* I second the motion! Short and elegant, it also invokes images of self-immolation. Usage: _Yawn._ Another **burner**. Step back folks, nothing to see here, just a **burner**. If you thought pulling a **burner** was going to earn you sympathy or friends, I’m afraid I’m going to have to shatter your illusion. ---
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/57 "2003-02-19T18:13:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by tkeana \* > \*\*According to your profile, **furt** you presumably spend your evenings abusing small mammals. Kinky. When you’re done fucking your dog, research the NYC Dopefest pics to see what **burner** actually looks like. We may not share the same views, but I can’t deny that he is a strapping young stud who can no doubt kick your pathetic ass seven ways to Sunday. He’s far too busy being a fucking demon in the sack to masturbate; rather he spends free time riling up people like you. And he is loved. You want to take some pot shots at me? Bring it. I have my husband’s back, but I don’t give a fuck what you say about me. I don’t care to post on this board–come over to my journal if you have something to say. \*\* Aww… that’s so sweet, “Mommy’s got your back”, do you cut up his meat for him too? This is simply toooo precious for words! Mr. “I’m an capital “A” Asshole with huge balls and I don’t care what you think” posts his defiant opus and mommywife comes thundering to his defense, rolling pin in hand, because of furt’s thunderous retort that > [@](#): > > Y’know, if I was a middle aged loser with nothing to do in the evenings but masturbate and wonder why nobody loved me, I’d be pissed too . Golly gee willickers Burner if you’re gonna _be_ an asshole at least be a _manly_ Asshole, not a mommy’s little boy asshole. It’s kind of hard to take you seriously as a real serious, standup asshole if you’re hiding behind mommywife’s skirts. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/58 "2003-02-19T18:15:03Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by tkeana \* > \*\* He’s far too busy being a fucking demon in the sack to masturbate; rather he spends free time riling up people like you. And he is loved. You want to take some pot shots at me? Bring it. I have my husband’s back, but I don’t give a fuck what you say about me. I don’t care to post on this board–come over to my journal if you have something to say. \*\* Just out of curiousity, **BURNER** , how much do you have to inflate them before they can type? Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/59 "2003-02-19T18:19:08Z")
So you come stomping in here, saying what an asshole you are, then when people start going along with it, you and your mommy get all defensive. > [@](#): > > There realy werent any suprises with who piled on to this thread. It is a pretty even split between people who have taken a dislikeing to me and people who are assholes just like me , Ooo, you basically stand up and scream “Look at me!” Then, people repsond to your OP in one form or another, and _they’re_ assholes now too. Why don’t you go fuck your mom like a demon some more, you jagoff. > [@](#): > > rather he spends free time riling up people like you. And here’s a tip, you fuckin’ mo-mo, maybe you shouldn’t have your your mom “stand up” for you so much. It’s sounds to me like she’s calling you a troll. ---
**Author:** ![BURNER](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@BURNER](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BURNER)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054/60 "2003-02-19T19:00:40Z")
> [@](#): > > So you come stomping in here, saying what an asshole you are, then when people start going along with it, you and your mommy get all defensive. > > ## quote: > > ## There realy werent any suprises with who piled on to this thread. It is a pretty even split between people who have taken a dislikeing to me and people who are assholes just like me , You might have a point if it wasnt the same 10 people saying the same thing over and over again. So far, **Happy** , you , **shodan** , **jjimm** ,and **astro** are the big contributors. You guys have posted to this topic enough to get it into 2 pages. I realy appreciate the attention and the effort. Now can we give some one else a turn? It isnt people responding that makes them assholes, it is that pretty much everyone except for **D\_Odds** missed the point. The point being that I was trying to express to the board in general that I think a certain way about certain things. As do most of you. The bit at the end about assholes uniteing was put there because if people here think I am an asshole for my views then maybe they should ask why they think that they are any diffrent. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-asshole-and-proud-of-it/156054.md?page=4)