It’s odd that we celebrate Valentine’s Day with sweets and flowers. The origins are about a Roman emperor who told a guy to get fucked and then chopped off his head.
Defined:
brush-off, skepticism, mockery, absolute distain
In a sentence:
“Get fucked, that’s not true!”
“Why don’t you get fucked and calm down.”
The ancient Romans knew exactly how to tell someone to Get Fucked. February 14th commemorates the beheading of St. Valentine, sometime around the year 270. A Christian man named Valentine ran afoul of Roman Emperor Claudius II by performing marriages against official decree. When he was found out, Claudius had Valentine beaten to death and beheaded.
If you’re looking for a romantic European trip, you can visit St. Valentine’s skull at the Basilica of Santa Maria in Rome, and his heart, kept in a golden box, at the Carmelite Church in Dublin. Don’t forget to bring a chocolate offering!
Origins
The exact origin of the phrase Get Fucked is unknown, but as an insult it spun off of similar variations like Fuck Off, Fuck You, and Go Fuck Yourself. As a literal expression, it means you’re grumpy and need a Snickers + an orgasm.
Popular usage
Get Fucked is commonly used with humor or distain, meaning a lack of belief or buy-in to bullshit. As distain, it’s perfect for responding to politics. Why bother getting into a deep philosophical argument, when you can just say Get Fucked?
In the 1980s, Get Fucked became tied to one of the decades most popular and sexually charged singers—Billy Idol. His cover of the 60s song “Mony Mony” became an international Get Fucked sing-along.
Fans started a wave of alternative lyrics that included, “Hey, say what… get laid, get fucked!” or “Hey, motherfucker… get laid, get fucked!” If you listen to the song, it’s clear where the chants fit in. It’s right up there with “Sweet Caroline.”
In a Soundcloud interview, Idol says the alternative lyrics started around ‘87 in London frat houses and discos, before spreading to live shows around the world. Which led to “Mony Mony” being banned at ‘80s high-school dances.
The Spanish also have a popular Get Fucked phrase. Spaniards are seasoned linguistic experts, with countless profane expressions spiced up for humor. One is, “que te folle un pez,” which translates to “get fucked by a fish.” Seriously, how can you not laugh at that?
No matter if you’re happily coupled, miserably coupled, or forever single—wishing you a Happy Get Fucked Day! Try not to lose your head, like my Buddha hope token, explained in the Fuck Me post.