julian bozo
08-07-2005, 03:26 AM
I hope I don't offend any body who is in law enforcement or has family who is. In the episode part 2 of J.J. gets arrested Michael carries in a sign that says the Fuzz is unfair to brothers especially mine. What does Fuzz mean?
My guess bad towards police.
cpmaz
08-07-2005, 06:10 AM
I hope I don't offend any body who is in law enforcement or has family who is. In the episode part 2 of J.J. gets arrested Michael carries in a sign that says the Fuzz is unfair to brothers especially mine. What does Fuzz mean?
My guess bad towards police.
I am just guessing, and could be wayyyy wrong, but I think the term 'fuzz' refers to the tendency of cops in the 70s (and now, for that matter) to have military-style haircuts (aka buzz cuts) and the fact that their heads always were covered with 'fuzz' (as the hair grew back).
And while some may find the term 'fuzz' offensive, it was mild compared to some of the other nicknames give to the police.
Zions Mother
08-07-2005, 06:18 AM
Here are some of the more widespread theories on the origins of "the fuzz":
"Fuzz" is derived from "fuss" because police officers are fussy or hard to please.
It's a reference to the beards that police officers sported at the time.
It's a slurred pronunciation of the exclamation "Feds."
It's based on the criminal slang term "fuzzy," which meant "unmanly, incompetent and soft."
It's from the Wolof word "fas" for a horse, which was applied to mounted police officers and then ultimately to all officers.
Brian Damage
08-07-2005, 03:51 PM
I'd like to know someone who actually used the term "Fuzz"?