What people used to say before smart humans invented "can't be asked" as a much more sensible replacement.
The advantage of using the phrase in question, as opposed to the aforementioned precursor, is simply one of sensibility, logic and meaning. This is evident simply from the definitions, explained thusly:
"can't be asked"
- 1 - To be incapable of fulfilling request (asking me to do this would be fruitless; implication: I am lazy / I see no point
"can't be arsed"
- 1 - I am incapable of becoming a human behind (fact, no need to be stated)
- 2 - I am incapable of becoming a fool (invariably incorrect, self-fulfilling by use of the phrase being defined)
- 3 - I am incapable of being kicked in the head by a donkey (implication: there are no donkeys in the vicinity; the arguable sole fair usage of the term provided there is indeed such a lack of equine creatures in the vicinity)
The advantage of using the phrase in question, as opposed to the aforementioned precursor, is simply one of sensibility, logic and meaning. This is evident simply from the definitions, explained thusly:
"can't be asked"
- 1 - To be incapable of fulfilling request (asking me to do this would be fruitless; implication: I am lazy / I see no point
"can't be arsed"
- 1 - I am incapable of becoming a human behind (fact, no need to be stated)
- 2 - I am incapable of becoming a fool (invariably incorrect, self-fulfilling by use of the phrase being defined)
- 3 - I am incapable of being kicked in the head by a donkey (implication: there are no donkeys in the vicinity; the arguable sole fair usage of the term provided there is indeed such a lack of equine creatures in the vicinity)
phrasee: Do this for me..
phraser: I can't be arsed.
phrasee: You're an arse. It's I can't be asked, you arse.
phraser: I can't be arsed.
phrasee: You're an arse. It's I can't be asked, you arse.
by Raiden616 May 20, 2014
Idiom:
To be seriously demotivated.
To be disinclined to get off one's arse.
To be unwilling to do something.
To be seriously demotivated.
To be disinclined to get off one's arse.
To be unwilling to do something.
by Alex January 09, 2004
by sleepygamer March 05, 2006
Used as slang for.
I can't be bothered.
I need to go to town but I can't be arsed.
I should be doing some work but I can't be arsed.
This is the original definition.
Alternate saying
I can't be asked.
Apparently more polite but means
I've gone deaf?
I don't understand the question?
I don't understand English
I can't be bothered.
I need to go to town but I can't be arsed.
I should be doing some work but I can't be arsed.
This is the original definition.
Alternate saying
I can't be asked.
Apparently more polite but means
I've gone deaf?
I don't understand the question?
I don't understand English
by **whos.using.my.pseudonym? February 25, 2017
The ailment that afflicts all those who should really be doing something productive but instead end up procrastinating or doing something which requires little or no effort what so ever.
I was going to look for a job but i was suffering from can't be arsed syndrome and ended up watching crap TV all day.
by Martyn Hinchey June 11, 2008
Suffering from can't be arsed syndrome means you can't be arsed to do anything. A general lack of motivation to do basic tasks. Taking it easy. Avoiding heavy work. Finding day to day tasks cumbersome. Used in an specific instance as an out of the ordinary day for someone who is usually hard working.
dude 1: I am suffering from can't be arsed syndrome today.
dude 2: Why? What's up?
dude 1: I just have no motivation.
dude 2: Are you tired?
dude 1: Not really. I just can't be arsed today.
dude 2: I know what you mean.
dude 2: Why? What's up?
dude 1: I just have no motivation.
dude 2: Are you tired?
dude 1: Not really. I just can't be arsed today.
dude 2: I know what you mean.
by mynameispaulie October 11, 2010
'i can't be arsed to go to school'
by appathy January 20, 2012