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.