(1) - n. - A mental and emotional state in which disinterest, concern, and apathy could actually increase, suggesting a sense of neutral satisfaction;
(2) - adj. - slang - Could get worse so as it is not so bad now;
(3) n and adj., used often by Americans who are sympathetic to the pro-nonsensical movement, modern-American Illiteratencia, and the Nouveau White Trash Riche.
Etymology (origin):
The expression "I could not care less" originally meant 'it would be impossible for me to care less than I do because I do not care at all.'
Originally a British saying that came to the U.S. in the 1950s when the Republican Party was growing in popularity and strength across the nation.
By the 1980s, the GOP had achieved support from wide cross-sections of the American electorate, as it's policies of Educational eradication and cultural containment were attributable to economic growth, particularly strip-mall expansion and military weaponry for phantom enemies.
Language pro-incompetency became a primary political concern for the GOP, so long as it was butchered by "legal Americans," and with no strong ties to Mexican immigrants.
It became a simple, but memorable, issue for the GOP, surpassed only by the party's timeless rally call for more "Guns" and "God" and "less Gays."
While the now-common I could care less is senseless because If you could care less, that means you care at least a little.
The original is quite sarcastic and the other form is clearly nonsense.
(2) - adj. - slang - Could get worse so as it is not so bad now;
(3) n and adj., used often by Americans who are sympathetic to the pro-nonsensical movement, modern-American Illiteratencia, and the Nouveau White Trash Riche.
Etymology (origin):
The expression "I could not care less" originally meant 'it would be impossible for me to care less than I do because I do not care at all.'
Originally a British saying that came to the U.S. in the 1950s when the Republican Party was growing in popularity and strength across the nation.
By the 1980s, the GOP had achieved support from wide cross-sections of the American electorate, as it's policies of Educational eradication and cultural containment were attributable to economic growth, particularly strip-mall expansion and military weaponry for phantom enemies.
Language pro-incompetency became a primary political concern for the GOP, so long as it was butchered by "legal Americans," and with no strong ties to Mexican immigrants.
It became a simple, but memorable, issue for the GOP, surpassed only by the party's timeless rally call for more "Guns" and "God" and "less Gays."
While the now-common I could care less is senseless because If you could care less, that means you care at least a little.
The original is quite sarcastic and the other form is clearly nonsense.
Which is correct: I could care less or I couldn't care less?
Ex. # 1.
"I could not care less whether you lived or died! In fact, the only thing I care about less are splattered bugs on my windshield.!"
could care less gay republican apathy disinterest not care could care less give a fuck
or
"I could care less whether you lived or died. Before I knew that you really were my son, I could tell you were a homo-faggot, and I could care less or not have any fewer problems whatsoever with a person's right to kill gay people!"
Ex. # 1.
"I could not care less whether you lived or died! In fact, the only thing I care about less are splattered bugs on my windshield.!"
could care less gay republican apathy disinterest not care could care less give a fuck
or
"I could care less whether you lived or died. Before I knew that you really were my son, I could tell you were a homo-faggot, and I could care less or not have any fewer problems whatsoever with a person's right to kill gay people!"
by progressman74 November 09, 2011
by skunky December 27, 2004
by k512.com September 11, 2003
A misuse of a phrase similar to the misuse of the word irregardless. A phrase used by uneducated people intending to communicate the meaning that they do not care at all. Educated people notice and those who use this word instantly identify themselves to educated people as being uneducated. Educated people rarely correct them because it helps educated people more easily identify them if they are well groomed.
Idiot in a wife beater: "Hey woman! I'm thirsty, get me another beer!" Equally idiotic woman who lives with this man: "I could care less what you are, get your own damn beer."
by sanjac1836 July 11, 2008
Wrong slang. It's supposed to be "I couldn't care less" - because I have no interest. "I could care less" means there is some interest.
by ninedots December 04, 2004
an expression that idiots use when they don't care about something or have no interest in something. what they really mean is "i couldn't care less"
john: this video game is so good. i could play it forever
jim: i could care less. i hate video games.
john: wait, so you could care less.... that means that you care somewhat. you mean "i couldn't care less"?
jim: what? no. i don't give a shit about your dumb video game.
john: you're a fucking retard.
jim: i could care less. i hate video games.
john: wait, so you could care less.... that means that you care somewhat. you mean "i couldn't care less"?
jim: what? no. i don't give a shit about your dumb video game.
john: you're a fucking retard.
by zach the sach April 14, 2006
This is what stupid people say when they, in fact, mean, "I couldn't care less." The intent of the phrase is to express the fact that the level of caring the user has is nil. However when taken literally, the phrase dictates that there is at least some level of caring and it is possible to care less. Some people have said that the phrase is used sarcastically and that people who use it know that the meaning is opposite to the literal interpretation. However it is far more likely that people who say, "I could care less," and mean the opposite are just stupid.
I could care less about your opinion.
by Sadat Quoraishi October 17, 2007