John Calipari Thinks John Buccigross Is A "Jagoff"
I'm not entirely sure if calling someone a "jagoff" is extremely insulting or not. And furthermore, if it's even allowed on TV. But that's exactly what Kentucky Coach John Calipari called John Buccigross, after the ESPN anchor brought up Calipari's loss to Memphis in the National Championship....
At least the name calling was taken in stride, but I'm curious as to know why someone from Pittsburgh is a "jagoff". And what exactly is a jagoff? So many questions.
"Jagoff" is a South Park reference. At least thats the only place I've ever heard that from and if thats the case then who would have thought he was down with the SP.
It's a yinzer (blue-collar Western PA accent) term. Calipari is from the Pittsburgh suburb of Moon (hence "Pride of Moon Township") and Buccigross is also a Pittsburgh guy. It was meant to be a light-hearted jab and a nod to their yinzer roots. As a Pittsburgher, I laughed and found nothing offensive at all with Calipari's remark.
Nothing to see here, Calipari was just having some fun.
"Jagoff" is a South Park reference. At least thats the only place I've ever heard that from and if thats the case then who would have thought he was down with the SP.
ReplyDeleteJagoff is actually a PC way of saying Jackoff, implying that Calapari thinks Buccigross has hairy palms.
ReplyDeleteShould be "Calipari's loss to kansas"
ReplyDeletematthew, you screwed up that reference. Your punishment is to suck my jagON!
ReplyDeleteJagoff is a Pittsburgh term. It's been around for years. Means 'jerk', 'jacka$$', etc.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not a South Park creation.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Jagoff
jagoff is a yinzer way of saying "you're a dick"
ReplyDeletejagoff?What's the meaning?I first thought it was a NFL Draft team.Am I wrong?
ReplyDeleteIf you read Roy Blount Jr.'s "About Three Bricks Shy of a Load" you get a dissertation on the word. As Roy says, it's pronounced more like "Jagov".
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that term was still around.
It's a yinzer (blue-collar Western PA accent) term. Calipari is from the Pittsburgh suburb of Moon (hence "Pride of Moon Township") and Buccigross is also a Pittsburgh guy. It was meant to be a light-hearted jab and a nod to their yinzer roots. As a Pittsburgher, I laughed and found nothing offensive at all with Calipari's remark.
ReplyDeleteNothing to see here, Calipari was just having some fun.
My Pittsburgh brethren have nailed it ~ I think it may actually have been used as a term of endearment!
ReplyDeleteI wish he would have brought up Calipari's SECOND final four team being vacated (he's the only to have done it twice!)
ReplyDeleteThe only jagoff here is Calipari. He's a slimy crook who should be thrown out of the sport.