Jackass, Jackass

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“Mocking song Kvothe writes about Ambrose Jakis”

Description§

"Jackass, Jackass" is a mocking song composed by Kvothe at the University to ridicule Ambrose Jakis. Its refrain plays on Ambrose's family name, Jakis, and the song circulates widely enough to deeply embarrass and anger Ambrose.

Relationships§

• Composed By Kvothe — Composed by Kvothe at the University
• Composed At The University — Composed by Kvothe at the University
• Mocks Ambrose Jakis — Written to ridicule Ambrose, punning on his surname Jakis

Established facts§

• Composed by Kvothe at the University to ridicule Ambrose Jakis
• The title and refrain pun on Ambrose's surname, Jakis
• Spreads widely and is a lasting source of humiliation for Ambrose
• In translated editions Ambrose's surname is altered so the song's wordplay still works

Theories that reference this§

• fringe Count Threpe Is the Trusted Friend Who Betrays Kvothe pop 100
• fringe Count Threpe Secretly Conspires with Ambrose Against Kvothe pop 55
• fringe Ambrose Jakis Descends From Iax, the One Who Stole the Moon pop 54