[namespace]

Why is the use of term "butt-hurt" on increase on HN? Does this lend weight in any meaningful way and not leave a bad taste in mouth.

[aaren]

I'm not even sure what it explicitly means. I interpret it as 'miffed' or 'vindictively annoyed', but I don't really know.

[brazzy]

Here you go: http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/butthurt