Why Do People Say 'Bite Me' When They're Annoyed?

Imagine your friend keeps making silly jokes and you're tired of it. You might say, 'Bite me!' It feels like a funny way to tell them to stop. But where did this phrase come from? Well, sometimes people use their words playfully, just like how kids tease each other at school.

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  1. A student says 'Bite me!' after his teacher keeps giving him extra homework.
  2. Your brother yells 'Bite me!' when you tease him about his haircut.
  3. A friend says 'Bite me!' during an inside joke with a group of friends.

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