Whoever says it is usually complaining about other people’s crap: the origin of the word bullshit seems clear, it means the cow’s shit. Or maybe not?
By Peter Littger
Danger! This text could be what it is about: sensationalism with half-knowledge, technical jargon, generalities – and with English words like Bullshit.
Hardly one Word is more popular among know-it-alls who view life as a competition for opinions and interpretations and strive to score points with wit. There is little contradiction with the same foul-mouthed excitement OK: “That’s bullshit” – that’s bullshit!
Those who say it are usually complaining about the rubbish of others: hypocritical excuses, windy arguments, empty promises – to top it all off, they are often delivered in a pompous and presumptuous manner.
Where does bullshit actually come from?