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Arse Quotes

Blunt, cheeky, and to the point.

These quotes use a familiar bit of British slang for humor and bite, from an absurd idiom about uselessness to sharper points about how women's bodies get judged. That same directness shows up in our Lesley Ann Warren quotes collection.

You're about as useful as a one-legged man at an arse kicking contest.

Quotes by Rowan Atkinson

'St. Elmo's Fire' is one of my favorite films. I like the storytelling of those teenage American films. You don't get that now. Teenage American movies are all about sick jokes, puking a lot, arse jokes.

Quotes by James McAvoy

My arse contemplates those who talk behind my back.

Quotes by Francis Picabia

If, however, you have richer pursuits in mind and know that no woman should be judged by how she looks - that everything she brings to the party is more important than the size of her arse - then refuse...

Quotes by Arabella Weir

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these quotes meant to be taken seriously?
A mix — some are purely comedic idioms, while others use the blunt word to make a sharper point about body image and judgment.
What does the 'one-legged man' idiom mean?
It's an exaggerated way of calling something completely useless, a classic bit of dry, absurd humor.
Do these quotes criticize teen movies?
One does, contrasting older, story-driven teenage films with newer ones it describes as leaning on crude jokes.
Is there a more serious message among these quotes?
Yes, one argues women shouldn't be judged by appearance and urges readers to reject constant dieting and self-doubt.
How can arse quotes be used?
They suit informal, humorous writing or sharper social commentary, depending on the specific quote chosen. See also Midwestern quotes.

Whether poking fun at teen movie clichés or pushing back on body-shaming culture, these quotes stay blunt throughout. See more candid commentary in our Raph Koster quotes and Syd quotes.