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Son of a bitch.

Posted by Stan on October 31, 2002

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't I see this phrase in Homer's Odyssey? Though many phrases from the Bible outdate this one, if so, it may be the oldest insult still very much in use today. Thanks