Most likely originated in the armed services, probably during Vietnam. "Kick ass" is generically applied to beating the opponent, whereas taking names refers to killing the enemy, or "taking their names." Has been adopted into common usage as a general motivational statement.
"CHARLIES OVER THAT RIDGE, LETS KICKASS AND TAKE NAMES!"
"pick up that goddam football damnit! now get out there, kick ass and take names you pussy!"
"pick up that goddam football damnit! now get out there, kick ass and take names you pussy!"
by beefstui May 6, 2007

by Pandagirl13 November 17, 2016

A birth control pill for men, that's fair. It makes more sense to take the bullets out of the gun than to wear a bulletproof vest.
by spplutchok June 3, 2017

1: Having sexual orientation of giving extreme pleasure
2: A clear indication of a SEVERE ASS WHOOPING is in the near future
2: A clear indication of a SEVERE ASS WHOOPING is in the near future
1: girl stop talking to me like I’m one of the lame ass nig*@s you been fuQ’N with… I’LL REALLY TAKE YOU UP THROUGH THERE! (see: Lame ass nigg@s)
2:Son if you go to school and act an ass and I get a phone call at my job… IMA TAKE YO ASS UP THROUGH THERE WHEN I SEE ! (see: act a ass or cut a fool)
2:Son if you go to school and act an ass and I get a phone call at my job… IMA TAKE YO ASS UP THROUGH THERE WHEN I SEE ! (see: act a ass or cut a fool)
by Galehart Popwell March 24, 2023

by georgeandsavvas9 May 29, 2022

Cook: "Hey Chef, I need to run downstairs and take the bread out of the oven!"
Chef: "What the hell? We don't have an oven downst... ooooooh. Light a match when you're done."
Chef: "What the hell? We don't have an oven downst... ooooooh. Light a match when you're done."
by bblack1220 October 29, 2009

Take your medicine (you) schizophrenic.
Used when somebody goes on a schizophrenic, or schizophrenic-like ramble.
Used when somebody goes on a schizophrenic, or schizophrenic-like ramble.
by Harakiri445 February 17, 2021
