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IMO, "crackpot" and "crank" are quite far from "butthead". The first two communicate precisely what you've described, and are a significant charge to level at

IMO, "crackpot" and "crank" are quite far from "butthead". The first two communicate precisely what you've described, and are a significant charge to level at a scientist. The last is a playground insult, meaning only "I don't like you" or "I think you're mean."

kloch 4y ago
I actually agree with you there. I was just trying to imagine a scenario where it made sense from Sagan's perspective.
- NateEag 4y ago
  I don't think it ever did, and he kind of deserved that codename, IMO.