jack’s ass
Suck’s
Ass?
by Kerri Niemi
Could someone please tell me where this phrase
comes from? I don’t think I have heard such harsh words used
before to describe distaste - and I have heard it used more
times then I dare count.
Not only is the term problematic, but the venom with which
the words are said is disturbing.
Something doesn’t just “suck”, (a questionable
derogation already) but it sucks the least appealing part
of one’s body; well, unless you’re an ass person - then the
whole idea holds some appeal.
Physically ass sucking can be quite erotic in the moment,
so I don’t understand the complete disgust that comes with
the words “sucks ass”.
When someone says something like "that movie sucked
ass’, they seem to assume I share their understanding of the
term; but I flat out don’t. Are they using the term to mask
feeling and/or emotion? Are they trying to shut down conversation,
leaving no possibility of elaboration or explanation?
Maybe I am too literal, but this lazy use of the English
language is irksome. I don’t use the phrase (at least I don’t
think I do), because those two words together perplex me.
Maybe all the liberal users of the phrase “sucks ass”
just needs a good ass sucking to clear things up for them.
Then maybe what’s needed is a little more physical, and less
verbal, ass sucking; intimacy not vulgarity.
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