A.C.A.B.
A.C.A.B. is an anti-police acronym standing for "All Cop[per]s Are Bastards", used as a slogan in graffiti, tattoos, and other imagery.
History
The Dictionary of Catchphrases states that the acronym was seen in 1977 by a Newcastle journalist written on the walls of a prison cell and estimates the acronym to be no older than the 1970s, though the full phrase may date back as far as the 1920s. The British Oi! punk band, the 4-Skins, popularized the acronym A.C.A.B. in their 1980s song of the same name.
Usage
The acronym is often integrated into prison tattoos in the United Kingdom, commonly rendered as one letter per finger, alternatively sometimes seen as symbolic small dots across each knuckle. The anarchist movement also uses ACAB as a political slogan, most notably by antifa groups.
The use of the acronym is widespread and pervasive within Ultras football fan culture.
The use of the acronym has also been used by law enforcement personnel as a counter-acronym: Always Carry A Badge or Always Carry A Bible.
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On Saturdays
by: A.c.a.bIt's so boring busy working on weekdays
After too much pressure here comes saturday
Put your finest gear put your problems away
Get yourselves a couple of beers it's time to have your say
On saturdays
It's time to be with (all) your mates it's time to be alright
Have a laugh & have a say and be prepare to fight
Coz there are lots of geezers will look at you at the wrong way
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