Fucksocks.
Really, it's a question about that word. Thus far I've encountered it in two places- b3ta and Christopher Moore's novels. He says he picked it up from some goth website circa 2004-5.

Anyone in here remember when it first appeared? It's got me wondering...

Alt: hamtoucher.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Tue 31 Jul 2012, 20:05, 18 replies, latest was 12 years ago)

BGB knows all about touching ham, you should ask her.

(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Tue 31 Jul 2012, 20:19, Reply)

I believe she is also the definitive authority on internet slang.

( Kroney, Tue 31 Jul 2012, 20:38, Reply)

indeed.
And intercourse, and foot based underwear.
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Tue 31 Jul 2012, 20:42, Reply)

Oddly, I exchanged text messages with BGB earlier this evening.

( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Tue 31 Jul 2012, 20:43, Reply)

Apparently here:
www.b3ta.com/board/39599 , the image is long gone.
( The Awful Puppy Bakery is still bored, Tue 31 Jul 2012, 20:38, Reply)

Woo! Thanks!
I had the feeling that it originated here, but hadn't been able to track it down. It's been one of my favorite words for about the past eight years.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Tue 31 Jul 2012, 22:09, Reply)

Fucking hell.

( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Tue 31 Jul 2012, 22:23, Reply)

He keeps it in his favourite match box in the drawer with his favourite spoons.

( Dr. Shambolic je suis charlie, Tue 31 Jul 2012, 22:30, Reply)

Which is your favourite Transformer?

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Tue 31 Jul 2012, 22:36, Reply)

120v to 12v

( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Tue 31 Jul 2012, 22:41, Reply)

What sort of nancy-arsed nation has a 120v supply?

( Dr. Shambolic je suis charlie, Tue 31 Jul 2012, 22:52, Reply)

What's charred and black and hangs from the chandelier?
A British electrician.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Wed 1 Aug 2012, 1:35, Reply)

Not all of our electricians are black.
I think you have a warped view of the cultural make-up and roles in the united kingdom owing to the inherent racism of you and your entire nation.
( Dr. Shambolic je suis charlie, Wed 1 Aug 2012, 17:53, Reply)

I think you may be projecting a bit.
Had I meant it to be racist I would have used one of your charming British terms like "darkie" or "wog". You have a far better grasp on racism than anyone I know on this continent. You've been practicing it much longer than we have.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 2 Aug 2012, 3:02, Reply)

Not long gone!
I found a copy in my archives, so have re-hosted it.

We can't let historical artifacts like this just rot!
( chthonic, Wed 1 Aug 2012, 15:34, Reply)

Yay!
Now how about hamtoucher? (Can't say I've ever used that one in conversation, though.)
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Wed 1 Aug 2012, 17:26, Reply)

I think ham toucher was lord Manley - at least I banned him for a bit for "over zealous" use of the phrase :)
( chthonic, Wed 1 Aug 2012, 21:09, Reply)

I always kinda liked that one.
Or rather, I liked the way it was treated on /board, especially the image of Brian Blessed as Jesus carrying a ham. It causeth me to giggle.

But it doesn't quite have the same impact as "fucksocks". There's just something about the staccato sound of that word that makes it fun to say.

Fucksocks.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 2 Aug 2012, 2:59, Reply)