More than toilet paper dragging from the royal shoe, \u2014 to continue: ass (itself), my ass, asswipe \u2014 No more.<\/p>\n Let us consider \u201carse\u201d.<\/a><\/p>\n Like \u201cass\u201d, arse is earthy, derogatory, and descriptive; So surprise your friend: Up your arse!<\/p>\n More blogs about Philology<\/a>. Arse. For too long, \u201cass\u201d has been king Or perversely, queen: Asshole, piece of ass, embarass \u2014 More than toilet paper dragging from the royal shoe, You have to admit, embarass does analogize Perfectly the chagrin of being humiliated; (Is … Continue reading
\nYou have to admit, <\/em>embarass does analogize<\/em>
\n Perfectly the chagrin of being humiliated;<\/em>
\n (Is \u201canal\u201d the star of <\/em>analogize<\/em>, analize?)<\/em>
\n What diminishes hubris more poignantly
\nThan being suddenly, publicly bare-assed?<\/em>
\n <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nAll these expressions (and more) capture our disdain
\nBy equating someone or some condition to the
\n\u201cUnclean\u201d and unmentionable hole in one\u2019s anatomy.<\/p>\n
\nUnlike \u201cass\u201d, its gutteral strength enriches its aural impact,
\nAnd \u201carse\u201d is refreshing in religious and royal circles,
\nHaving been a secret icon of the sub-vulgate.<\/p>\n
\nApostrophize him or her:
\nYou arse, you horse\u2019s arse, you arsehole \u2014
\nShe will, he will love you for taking such pains to be
\nFreshly, imaginatively vulgar.<\/p>\n
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