SSC: Type A

[muckefuck]

For the longest time, I didn't realise that "Type A personality" was a term that had its roots in actual medical research. I thought it was simply a coy euphemism for "asshole".

Comments

[mollyc-q.livejournal.com]

"a coy euphemism for "asshole". "

Having read the wiki, I would like to suggest that its use as a euphemism might continue?

[lifeandstuff.livejournal.com]

You know, I don't think "asshole" when I think type A at all. I wonder if that says something about me or my understanding of the defintion of the term.

I tend to think of competitive, ambitious, aggressive, highly focussed when I think type A.

It's true those people can be assholes, but I don't think it means they are any more than Type B.

So, like I said, not sure if it's me or my understanding of the term. :)

[jakflak.livejournal.com]

There are also type C and type D personalities. Although I have to agree with you on your assessment of the type A.