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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

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Originally Posted by julian bozo

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"?

08-07-2005, 03:26 AM	#1
julian bozo Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2001 Location: Cullman,Al,United States Posts: 1,534	Fuzz (No offense) 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.

08-07-2005, 06:18 AM	#3
Zions Mother Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Posts: 423	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.

08-07-2005, 03:51 PM	#4
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I'd like to know someone who actually used the term "Fuzz"?