NOW! wrote:
After further thought, I feel like a dick for the move I pulled on LJH when I was trying to come back with a snappy comeback after being called a mouth breather. I typed the messages without meaning to threaten in any way - I just wanted to call him out a bit, I guess, but I am embarrassed at how low I stooped to "one-up" him.
I realize that it was a bush-league move and I sincerely apologize to LJH and to the readers and posters on this board for my last two posts in this thread. This is not sarcasm, I just feel bad for being a little too sensitive and for responding like a pud
Ya got me. Consider me called-out. I regretted making that post the second I hit SUBMIT. I should know better, and I am sorry for offending you. After seeing your other posts, you do not fall into the MB category.
As a peace offering, I found a somewhat legitimate answer to your question. What is a mouth breather?
Dictionary definition for “mouth-breather”
mouth-breather n. a stupid person; a moron, dolt, genius.
Categories: English Pejorative Slang
Editorial Note: The original definition of mouth-breather referred to a person that, due to medical problems (usually with the sinuses or nose), was forced to breath via the mouth. This leaves the jaw hanging open at most times, which has a tendency to make a person look dopey or spacey.
http://www.doubletongued.org/index.php/ ... _breather/There's actually a reference on the above website of someone using mouth breather way back in 1944,
I guess you really can find the answer to life's important questions on the internet.