All data is based on preliminary material on adult (or near-adult) brats.... the research continues.

Research indicates 6 major categories of brat-related information. You can browse the entire page, or select a highlighted category to jump directly to that topic.

Brat Terminology Key Words and Phrases

"Amnotamnotamnot": Standard response to the observation "You're a brat".
Bratdom: the world of brats - almost a religion.
"Gimme": You would be well advised to hand over the item in question.
"Mine": what everything is, to a brat.
"No": the standard response.
"Now": always the current time in Bratdom.
"Nunt Wanna": standard response to any question that begins with the words: "Why don't you...."
New! U DO!: recently verified as an acceptable alternate response to any question that begins with the words: Why don't you....."

Signs of Bratdom Maybe you qualify?

On the Internet: Emails contain multiple evil grin smilies.
Off the Internet: People exist to serve you, or to entertain you, or both.
New! Just confirmed! People don't exist at all. Especially people who are trying to get your attention.

Brat Hierarchy All Known Levels

At the Top: The HiHoLoB, the High Holy Lama of Bratdom. Everyone else pales in comparison. Dweebs are at the entry level of bratdom, and may proceed to become fully-fledged brats or they may be sidetracked and become nerds.
New! Just confirmed! Lower levels of bratdom include:
Boo-Boo Head
Poo-Poo Head
Poopie-Head
Ding-Dong Head (reported to be the lowest level)

Living with Brats How to cope

Find a support group. Start a support group. Join group therapy.

The Brat Support Group How to improve

Known as The Brat Brigade, this group seems to publish newsletters whenever they feel like it. The HiHoLob seems to be the editor-in-chief. Input from other brats is welcomed. At times, articles about Brat S.O.'s are included. Apparently, Brat S.O.'s are welcomed to contribute also. Last known address for the Brat Brigade is: 745 Grandview Drive, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada L1H 7W5, attention: HiHoLob.

Support for Brat S.O.s Needed immediately

No formal group has been identified as of September 18, 1998.

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