Dear Poor Lucky Me,
Can you please help me understand the meaning of the phrase “hooked up?” I assume that it means that some sort of sex was involved, but does it necessarily mean the full home run, naked tango, bone dance, or whatever the young kids are calling it?
If so, I think it extremely crass for people to us this phrase in casual conversation.
Thank you,
Concerned
Dear Concerned,
“Hooked up” is an intentionally vague word that connotes sexual activity.
Don’t worry, only sluts or people who are nowhere near experiencing any sexual activity use this term. It’s usually the latter. Normal people don’t talk about their sexual exploits in casual conversation.
People who couldn’t get laid in prison will often tell you about their “hook ups” which are usually nothing more than a make out session with a homeless person or a birthday kiss from their Grandma. Except for sluts.
Sluts (and I use the term without judgment) tell you about their late night trysts to pretend they’re not ashamed. They want to use your reaction as a litmus test for how ashamed they should be.
Sincerely,
Poor Lucky Me
