euphemism for an idiot, or someone who speaks without any knowledge of what they claim to be a professional of. Unlicensed, unqualified and uninformed. A dufus.
My neighbor is Joe The Plumber, he's been talking about buying a business worth a quarter of a million when he barely has two quarters to rub together. He's not even a licensed plumber.
by Stalin for time October 19, 2008
"Joe the Plumber," aka Joe Wurzelbacher referred to in the 2008 presidential election was used as a tool by McCain to make Obama appear as if he were raising taxes for the common man.
In actuality, under Obama's economic plan, "Joe The Plumber" would only be taxed if his company made over $250,000 a year.
McCain used this as spin to confuse undecided voters that Obama was taxing "Middle America" when in actuality he promises not to raise taxes for 95% of Americans.
In actuality, under Obama's economic plan, "Joe The Plumber" would only be taxed if his company made over $250,000 a year.
McCain used this as spin to confuse undecided voters that Obama was taxing "Middle America" when in actuality he promises not to raise taxes for 95% of Americans.
McCain: "Your going to tax Joe the Plumber"
Obama: "I Only if he's making over 1/4 of a Million dollars a year"
Obama: "I Only if he's making over 1/4 of a Million dollars a year"
by Woodenfox October 16, 2008
Someone who misrepresents himself.
by a.h. guillaume October 20, 2008
1. Blanket description of a group of people, similar to Average Joe or Joe Sixpack. Joe the Plumber represents hard-working citizens who perform a task vital to the community.
2. Nickname for Joe Wurzelbacher during the 2008 US presidential election, who got his 15 minutes of fame by confronting Barack Obama with a hypothetical scenario of buying the plumbing business he worked for that would allegedly put him in the top tax bracket. The actual income of the business he was babbling about didn't reach above a quarter of the taxable income needed before the threshold.
2. Nickname for Joe Wurzelbacher during the 2008 US presidential election, who got his 15 minutes of fame by confronting Barack Obama with a hypothetical scenario of buying the plumbing business he worked for that would allegedly put him in the top tax bracket. The actual income of the business he was babbling about didn't reach above a quarter of the taxable income needed before the threshold.
1. The fundamentals of the economy are strong. I know for a fact that Joe the Plumber can bench over 350 lbs.
2. Aight, so I called up my dawg named Joe Wurzelburger.. Wurzelb... Joe the Plumber, and his imaginal business would be taxed higher in that one's tax plan!
2. Aight, so I called up my dawg named Joe Wurzelburger.. Wurzelb... Joe the Plumber, and his imaginal business would be taxed higher in that one's tax plan!
by Apocryphite October 19, 2008
by lilyjane October 16, 2008
A person that either:
1) protends of being every day lower to middle class yet makes a butt load of cash ($250k+).
2) is unclear on the concept of taxable income versus business revenues (one is taxable, the other is not the value to which your taxes are based). Joe Plumber fails to realize if he collects $250k for his services, he is only taxed on the profits which are assuredly far less that $250k.
1) protends of being every day lower to middle class yet makes a butt load of cash ($250k+).
2) is unclear on the concept of taxable income versus business revenues (one is taxable, the other is not the value to which your taxes are based). Joe Plumber fails to realize if he collects $250k for his services, he is only taxed on the profits which are assuredly far less that $250k.
Example 1:
Joe the Plumber: Hey man, these taxes stink. I made $260k last year and because of Obama, I had to pay slightly higher taxes on the $10k above the first $250k.
Joe Six Pack: Yeah, that's rough. At my house we are having squirrel stew since we can't afford food.
Example 2:
Joe the Plumber: Damn, I made $260k last year and now I gotta pay more taxes.
Joe Bag-o-donuts: You made $260k? How come you don't have a house, sweet ride, or hot wife?
Joe the Plumber: Oh well, that's just what I collected. I only brought home like $40k.
Joe Bag-o-donuts: You suck at math.
Joe the Plumber: Hey man, these taxes stink. I made $260k last year and because of Obama, I had to pay slightly higher taxes on the $10k above the first $250k.
Joe Six Pack: Yeah, that's rough. At my house we are having squirrel stew since we can't afford food.
Example 2:
Joe the Plumber: Damn, I made $260k last year and now I gotta pay more taxes.
Joe Bag-o-donuts: You made $260k? How come you don't have a house, sweet ride, or hot wife?
Joe the Plumber: Oh well, that's just what I collected. I only brought home like $40k.
Joe Bag-o-donuts: You suck at math.
by nuttzy999 October 16, 2008
A JACK-LEG, "under the table" plumber who should have stayed out of the national spotlight because he has no plumbing license and owes back taxes. Neither presidential candidate owes him anything.
Dear IRS,
I am sending you this formal letter requesting a 90 day extension on paying my taxes. My intentions are not to pull a "Joe The Plumber" and go to prison. In the mean time, I promise not to go out of my way to meet a presidential candidate and make demands on him, while I am engaging in illegal activities.
Sincerely,
C-DOGG
I am sending you this formal letter requesting a 90 day extension on paying my taxes. My intentions are not to pull a "Joe The Plumber" and go to prison. In the mean time, I promise not to go out of my way to meet a presidential candidate and make demands on him, while I am engaging in illegal activities.
Sincerely,
C-DOGG
by CMath October 20, 2008