Acronym for Hand Stapled to Forehead. A facetious melodramatic reference, probably originating from the stereotypical silent film heroine, who would
roll her eyes and lift the back of her hand to her brow at a
dramatic moment (usually prior to swooning). The "stapled" reference generally suggests that the dramatist'
s hand gets stuck in place, and it can be used as an insult or as an intentionally humorous melodramatic gesture.