Difference between revisions of "Fout"
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| − | (Do you mean the [[Fout (Fleishman)| | + | ''(Do you mean the [[Fout (Fleishman)|fanzine by Martin Fleishman]]?)'' |
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| − | + | '''''Fout''''' is an [[epithets|outcry]] of surprise, disgust or what have you. "Hot Fout!" (sometimes "Hotfout!") is the superlative form, and more frequently has the connotation of pleasurable surprise. | |
| − | In [[fandom]] it was | + | In [[fandom]], it was first used sometime in the 1940s by the [[Minneapolis Fantasy Society]] and from them spread quickly through [[fandom]]. It originally was an expression of utter disgust, but with time has mellowed to indicating mild impatience or grumpiness at being provoked. |
| − | It | + | [[Harry Warner, Jr.]], reported in ''[[All Our Yesterdays]]'' that the [[MFS]] got the term from [[Phil Bronson]]'s ([[mundane]]) younger brother. However, government records don’t provide any evidence that Phil had a brother. He may have had a stepbrother but we can’t confirm this. It may have been some other [[MFS]] member’s brother. |
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| + | It also illustrates [[Americans]]’ abysmal ignorance of languages other than English, since [[fans]] apparently failed to recognize French ''foutre,'' which means "fuck." | ||
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| + | See also: [[Epithets, Expletives, Insults and Obscenities]]. | ||
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| + | ([[MFS]]) Ill-defined but derogatory ejaculation, noun, or adjective, almost always the first. "Hotfout!” is the superlative form. | ||
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"Hotfout" also has a non-derogatory use. And "fout" itself is often a verb, as in the jingle: | "Hotfout" also has a non-derogatory use. And "fout" itself is often a verb, as in the jingle: | ||
| − | ''[[Fantasite]]'' | + | ''[[Fantasite]]''’s a fouty rag, fouty rag, fouty rag, </br> |
| − | Fantasite's a fouty rag, | + | Fantasite's a fouty rag, </br> |
Fout on Fantasite! | Fout on Fantasite! | ||
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([[MFS]] - Root of such words as "fouty" (a very vague adjective of derision) and Hotfout!" (an interjection expressing extreme joy or exuberance). | ([[MFS]] - Root of such words as "fouty" (a very vague adjective of derision) and Hotfout!" (an interjection expressing extreme joy or exuberance). | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:54, 7 October 2023
(Do you mean the fanzine by Martin Fleishman?)
Fout is an outcry of surprise, disgust or what have you. "Hot Fout!" (sometimes "Hotfout!") is the superlative form, and more frequently has the connotation of pleasurable surprise.
In fandom, it was first used sometime in the 1940s by the Minneapolis Fantasy Society and from them spread quickly through fandom. It originally was an expression of utter disgust, but with time has mellowed to indicating mild impatience or grumpiness at being provoked.
Harry Warner, Jr., reported in All Our Yesterdays that the MFS got the term from Phil Bronson's (mundane) younger brother. However, government records don’t provide any evidence that Phil had a brother. He may have had a stepbrother but we can’t confirm this. It may have been some other MFS member’s brother.
It also illustrates Americans’ abysmal ignorance of languages other than English, since fans apparently failed to recognize French foutre, which means "fuck."
See also: Epithets, Expletives, Insults and Obscenities.
| From Fancyclopedia 2, ca. 1959 |
| (MFS) Ill-defined but derogatory ejaculation, noun, or adjective, almost always the first. "Hotfout!” is the superlative form. |
| From Fancyclopedia 2 Supplement, ca. 1960 |
| "Hotfout" also has a non-derogatory use. And "fout" itself is often a verb, as in the jingle:
Fantasite’s a fouty rag, fouty rag, fouty rag, |
| From Fancyclopedia 1, ca. 1944 |
| (MFS - Root of such words as "fouty" (a very vague adjective of derision) and Hotfout!" (an interjection expressing extreme joy or exuberance). |
| Fanspeak | 1940s— |
| This is a fanspeak page. Please extend it by adding information about when and by whom it was coined, whether it’s still in use, etc. |
