MovieChat Forums > The Jerk (1979) Discussion > Whats with the title?

Whats with the title?

posted 4 months ago by moviechatterer (15643)

Whys it called "The Jerk" , is it 'cos the hero is "simpleminded" as the description puts it?
To me thats not what "jerk" means
The character is an idiot , not an asshole.