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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:21:32 AM EDT
[#1]
I’ve always thought of it being used as a reference to “Cool Hand Luke”
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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:23:18 AM EDT
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I hate being called Horse cock. It's not my fault I'm Mister head.
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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:23:56 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:24:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I also find it insulting to put "Mr." in front of my first name. Growing up that was the standard for addressing adult friends. Authority figures got Mr/Mrs Last name, but family friends and neighbors were Mr/Mrs First name. Has this changed? |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:27:48 AM EDT
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Don't rightly know, mate.
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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:28:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I always assume people that say it did time. Referring to the COs as boss. May also say”boss man”in tdcj |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:29:00 AM EDT
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If I hear it, it's usually middle eastern people saying it. The dudes at the liquor store call every customer "Boss". To their credit, they aren't enforcing mask regulations and their American flag is larger than my house.
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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:29:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm not your sport, cuz Ok sparky |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:32:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I hate being called “Mr. Screechjet.” Sorry, ma'am. |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:34:11 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:34:36 AM EDT
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Quoted: I hear it more and more... What's up boss? Here you go boss. Have a good one boss. I've always taken it as an insult, as to the culturally enriched it means big ole sack of shit. Seems exclusive to the 40 and under crowd. I'm in my 30s, I say sir, man, bud. Never boss. It used to be heard only occasionally, now I hear it nonstop. Maybe I look like a boss, cop, or douche  Convicts use it. |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:35:52 AM EDT
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Two guys I work with call me "boss". Well, one calls me "boss" and the other calls me "big boss man". Technically I AM their direct superior, but I never act like it (unless I have to). And I don't mind it, really. They don't say it in a demeaning/derogatory way, so I'm good with it.
But we also call each other "cracker" or "cracker-ass cracker". It's all in fun. And if someone gets offended (especially someone who's not even part of the conversation), fuck 'em. |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:36:14 AM EDT
[#13]
I've done that for years. Now everyone does it.
Buncha copy cats |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:45:58 AM EDT
[#14]
 Takin it off here, Boss! (Cool Hand Luke) |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:01:06 PM EDT
[#15]
Damn, I was way ahead of the curve.
I was saying that 10-15 years ago. I also like chief, "thanks chief," "good job chief" "how's it going chief?" One other that's fun is "partner". I was walking the other day and dude calls me "parder" I think im going to start using that one more...maybe I can start another trend. Btw, glasses hung on the back shirt collar.....that was me too. |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:05:31 PM EDT
[#16]
Maybe you just look “like a boss”
...’sayin |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:05:57 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I always assume people that say it did time. Referring to the COs as boss. Funny, my BIL is a retired CO and he told me the same thing. It’s an act of feigned compliance and a cue that something is up (according to my BIL). |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:07:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Prison slang. At least that's what I was taught years ago as an easy way to figure out who the former jailbirds were. Actual convicts (current and former) plus those currently emulating those segments for attention. When I was young, the only folks you saw with tattoos were jailbirds and some military. Was a safe bet a fellow had been in prison if he called folks boss and had course tattooing he tired to cover. |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:08:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: When I go to the shop the guys say "Yes, master" and I call them "boy". Tongue in cheek of course, only about 60% of them are black (want to hear people get down on BLM and such is talk to some black guys that the average number of years of retention is 20+). Yes, we have no HR at any place I've ever worked. The left would have a coranary when I buy watermellons in the summer and put them on ice for the guys to eat at the end of the day to cool off. LOL |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:10:27 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Growing up that was the standard for addressing adult friends. Authority figures got Mr/Mrs Last name, but family friends and neighbors were Mr/Mrs First name. Has this changed? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I also find it insulting to put "Mr." in front of my first name. Growing up that was the standard for addressing adult friends. Authority figures got Mr/Mrs Last name, but family friends and neighbors were Mr/Mrs First name. Has this changed? It's gotten much more casual. Most parents just go by first name now. Drives me nuts. Mr, or Mrs. Then first name at the absolute very least. Corallary to that. I have noticed that many adult customer service people on the phone are starting to use, "Mr. (First name)" instead of "Mr. (Last name)". Sounds just awful and I have a profound dislike for that trend |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:12:51 PM EDT
[#21]
Don't let it bother you, unless they mean it as an insult. Kinda like "Bless Your Heart" in the south. When you know, you'll know.
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:13:32 PM EDT
[#22]
Whenever some calls me boss I’ll just call them convict.
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:15:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Whenever some calls me boss I’ll just call them convict. This.... It's inmate prison slang for any officer. |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:17:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Boss backwards is SSOB. Sorry son of bitch This guy gets it..... It’s an insult. . |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:21:59 PM EDT
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I have been a travel agent for the corrupted for a long time.
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:23:33 PM EDT
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Hossman bossman
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:25:48 PM EDT
[#27]
Ya know, I've noticed the terms boss, bro, and bud used quite a bit more the past year.
I have also noticed the 40+ crowd will use boss more than others. I don't find it demeaning when our customers call me boss. I am one of the bosses and I'm usually who fixed their stuff. So, I find it endearing when an older than me customer calls me boss. Usually seems meant as a sign of respect in the instances I've been called it. |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:27:01 PM EDT
[#28]
I don't do it, so the answer is no.
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:29:43 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:30:51 PM EDT
[#30]
 Impractical Jokers - Murr Interrupts this Meeting at Tumblr Like a Boss (Punishment) | truTV |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:34:47 PM EDT
[#31]
Inmate slang for the CO's. Stands for Big Old Sack of Shit these days.
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:38:54 PM EDT
[#32]
When I was younger, I worked retail with a very friendly guy who was in the habit of calling everyone “chief”.
One day a customer lost his mind and started the whole outraged “how dare you!” tirade. Apparently he was a Native American and thought my coworker was trying to be cute calling him “chief”. |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 12:59:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Prison slang. At least that's what I was taught years ago as an easy way to figure out who the former jailbirds were. I have been saying this for 35+ years at work. Never even been arrested. |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 1:00:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Usually when someone calls me boss or chief I presume they feel that I'm the farthest thing from their boss or chief. The only exception is the guys I work with who are African immigrants (Ghana and Cameroon). I'm pretty sure they say "boss" because I'm the boss and don't mean any disrespect. (At least I hope so.) They take the word Boss seriously. |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 1:07:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Because that’s my sons nickname (Boston = Boss). Why would you name your son Boston? Good lord. |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 1:08:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why would you name your son Boston? Good lord. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Because that's my sons nickname (Boston = Boss). Why would you name your son Boston? Good lord.  |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 1:08:48 PM EDT
[#37]
Brits still say ‘guv.
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Posted: 12/20/2020 1:15:01 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I always assume people that say it did time. Referring to the COs as boss. That's how I see it. I just think to myself, "Fucking Thug". |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 1:18:04 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Why would you name your son Boston? Good lord. @bigeasysnow You live! |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 1:18:18 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/20/2020 1:18:42 PM EDT
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This is weird.
I had a fat waitress call me boss at breakfast a couple days ago. I was thinking WTF? |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 1:25:59 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Wrong. Everyone from the lowest officer to the warden can be referred to as Boss or BossMan. Both staff & inmates use the term to address whose ever in charge at the moment. The only one referred to as Captain is an actual Captain. Most times he's referred to as a White Shirt. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: That's the dead give away they have been to prison, calling you Captain or Boss screams inmate. Wrong. Everyone from the lowest officer to the warden can be referred to as Boss or BossMan. Both staff & inmates use the term to address whose ever in charge at the moment. The only one referred to as Captain is an actual Captain. Most times he's referred to as a White Shirt. I spent 25 years as a Correction Officer and never have heard an Officer call someone Boss or Boss Man. Either it was by Rank, nick name or their last name. Only an Inmate would use Boss. |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 1:26:10 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: White people... https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PfB-r3f7ejk/TyWiVMFaejI/AAAAAAAAC78/wu32a70AeXI/s1600/015.JPG I know why she is pregnant. |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 1:28:27 PM EDT
[#44]
Well my boss said he didn't think it showed respect when I said hey asshole. It confused everyone at work.
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Posted: 12/20/2020 1:31:34 PM EDT
[#45]
I don't like it, but I worked a lot of jobs at prisons.
I don't think most people mean any disrespect by it. |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 1:31:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @bigeasysnow You live! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Why would you name your son Boston? Good lord. @bigeasysnow You live! Why, yes Mr. Screechjet, I do. 
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Posted: 12/20/2020 1:33:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I spent 25 years as a Correction Officer and never have heard an Officer call someone Boss or Boss Man. Either it was by Rank, nick name or their last name. Only an Inmate would use Boss. This is correct....I never heard anyone but inmates refer to staff as "boss". |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 1:36:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryYup. Back in the day, things were "Boss" |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 1:36:44 PM EDT
[#49]
I insist my team refer to me a "Patron".
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Posted: 12/20/2020 1:41:21 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Why, yes Mr. Screechjet, I do. Hahahahahah. I’ll accept it from you, happily! I hope you’re doing well! |
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