A Short, Gross History of The Word "Scumbag"

Timothy Noah

Feb 21, 2023

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It doesn't just mean "bad person."

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NeuroticProduct

Mar 8

You're a scum seater

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Coney Island whitefish!

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Will Shortz just never thought of it that way.

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Will Shortz was wrong.

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A Short, Gross History of The Word "Scumbag"