Curb-stomp
Encyclopedia
Curb-stomping is a violent assault in which the attacker forces the victim to lie down prone on the street and "bite the curb
" (i.e., head face-down on the curb, with mouth opened so teeth contact the curb), following which the attacker stomps
on the back of the victim's head resulting in crushed teeth, a broken jaw and/or skull, and possibly death. Curb-stomping is heavily associated with Neo-Nazi gangs. This assault is also known as curbing, a Russian mouthwash, the dental plan, a curby, a curb job, or The Ikari.
Curb (road)
A curb, or kerb , is the edge where a raised pavement/sidewalk/footpath, road median, or road shoulder meets an unraised street or other roadway.-Function:...
" (i.e., head face-down on the curb, with mouth opened so teeth contact the curb), following which the attacker stomps
Stomp (strike)
A stomp is a downwards strike with the heel of the foot from the stand-up position, and is usually directed at the head or body of a downed opponent...
on the back of the victim's head resulting in crushed teeth, a broken jaw and/or skull, and possibly death. Curb-stomping is heavily associated with Neo-Nazi gangs. This assault is also known as curbing, a Russian mouthwash, the dental plan, a curby, a curb job, or The Ikari.
In popular culture
- A fatal curb-stomp is portrayed in the film American History XAmerican History XAmerican History X is a 1998 American drama film directed by Tony Kaye and starring Edward Norton and Edward Furlong. It was distributed by New Line Cinema....
, performed by a white power skinhead played by Edward NortonEdward NortonEdward Harrison Norton is an American actor, screenwriter, film director and producer. In 1996, his supporting role in the courtroom drama Primal Fear garnered him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor...
after a burglar tries to steal Derek's car in retaliation for having his gang's territory taken from him during a basketball game. - In PrototypePrototype (video game)Prototype is an open world action video game developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Activision. The game was released in North America on June 9, 2009, and in southwestern parts of North America as well as Oceania on June 10, and was released in Europe on June 12.The game is set in New...
, Alex Mercer can use a curb stomp on a weakened enemy and he is also shown curbstomping an opponent whenever he consumes them. - In The DarknessThe Darkness (video game)The Darkness is a first-person shooter video game, developed by Starbreeze Studios and published by 2K Games for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. It was released on June 25, 2007 in North America and on June 20, 2007 in Europe. The video game is based on the comic book of the same title...
video game, The Darkness threatens to curbstomp Jackie Estacado for trying to take control of its power. - In the song "Immaculate Misconception" by the band Motionless In WhiteMotionless in WhiteMotionless in White is an American metalcore band from Scranton, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2005, the group is known for its dark horror-themed lyrics and physical appearances, that of which heavily correspond to gothic imagery. Motionless in White is currently signed to Fearless Records and have...
, vocalist Chris Motionless screams "Put your teeth to the curb"- a reference to curb-stomping. - Toki Wartooth is briefly shown curb-stomping a Snakes N Barrels fan in a MetalocalypseMetalocalypseMetalocalypse is an American animated television series, created by Brendon Small and Tommy Blacha, which premiered on August 6, 2006 on Adult Swim...
episode. - In the BollywoodBollywoodBollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
movie Shootout at LokhandwalaShootout at LokhandwalaShootout at Lokhandwala is a 2007 Hindi feature film directed by Apoorva Lakhia. It is based upon the 1991 Lokhandwala Complex shootout, a real-life gun battle between gangsters and Mumbai Police....
, the character of Maya Dolas performs a curb-stomp. - Buffy SummersBuffy SummersBuffy Summers is a fictional character from Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise. She first appeared in the 1992 film Buffy the Vampire Slayer before going on to appear in the television series and subsequent comic book of the same name...
inflicts a curb-stomp in episode 5.6 of the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer ("Family"). - Epic GamesEpic GamesEpic Games, Inc., also known as Epic and formerly Epic MegaGames, is an American video game development company based in Cary, North Carolina. Its most recent success has been the Gears of War series of games, although it is also known for its Unreal Engine technology. It is the parent company of...
' third-person shooter game Gears of WarGears of WarGears of War is a military science fiction third-person shooter video game developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft Game Studios...
features a graphic depiction of a curb-stomp. - The story "Pink Frosting" in Adrian TomineAdrian TomineAdrian Tomine , a popular contemporary cartoonist, is best known for his ongoing comic book series Optic Nerve and his periodical illustrations in The New Yorker.- Biography :...
's comic Optic Nerve concludes moments before a curb-stomping occurs. - Tony SopranoTony SopranoAnthony John "Tony" Soprano, Sr. is an Italian-American fictional character and the protagonist on the HBO television drama series The Sopranos, on which he is portrayed by James Gandolfini. The character was conceived by The Sopranos creator and show runner David Chase, who was also largely...
uses a curb-stomp to punish Coco for making sexual references to his daughter in season 6, episode 19 of the TV series The SopranosThe SopranosThe Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase that revolves around the New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads...
("The Second Coming"). - The novel Omega Minor by the Flemish author Paul VerhaeghenPaul VerhaeghenPaul Verhaeghen is a Belgian novelist, writing in his native Dutch.His novels include Lichtenberg and Omega Minor . Omega Minor has been translated into German , English and French...
describes neo-nazis curb-stomping Turkish gang-members in a riot during the climax of the story. - In the Family GuyFamily GuyFamily Guy is an American animated television series created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series centers on the Griffins, a dysfunctional family consisting of parents Peter and Lois; their children Meg, Chris, and Stewie; and their anthropomorphic pet dog Brian...
episode entitled "Dial Meg for MurderDial Meg for Murder"Dial Meg for Murder" is the eleventh episode of season eight of the animated comedy series Family Guy. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on January 31, 2010 . The episode follows teenager Meg as she dates and falls in love with an inmate at the local prison...
," Meg curb stomps Peter. - In Assassin's Creed: BrotherhoodAssassin's Creed: BrotherhoodAssassin's Creed: Brotherhood is a historical third person, stealth action-adventure video game developed by Ubisoft for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. It was released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in November 2010, Microsoft Windows in March 2011 and Mac OS X in May 2011...
, Ezio can curb stomp enemies in certain situations. - In Resident Evil 5Resident Evil 5Resident Evil 5, known in Japan as , is a survival horror third-person shooter video game developed and published by Capcom. The game is the seventh installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, and was released on March 5, 2009 in Japan and on March 13, 2009 in North America and Europe...
, Chris Redfield can curb stomp certain majini when they are in a prone position and when certain conditions are met. - In How I Met Your MotherHow I Met Your MotherHow I Met Your Mother is an American sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 19, 2005, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays.As a framing device, the main character, Ted Mosby with narration by Bob Saget, in the year 2030 recounts to his son and daughter the events that led to his meeting...
episode "Sorry, BroSorry, Bro"Sorry, Bro" is the 16th episode in the fourth season of the television series How I Met Your Mother and 80th overall. It originally aired on March 9, 2009.-Plot:At 1:45 am, Robin gets up so she will be in time for her 4 am talk show that she now anchors...
," Lily makes a reference to curb stomping when she tells Ted to go bite the curb and she'll be out there in a minute. - In the 2011 film BlitzBlitz (film)Blitz is a 2011 crime film directed by Elliott Lester and starring Jason Statham, Paddy Considine, Aidan Gillen and David Morrissey. It is based on the novel of the same name by Ken Bruen, which features his recurring characters Detective Sergeant Tom Brant and Chief Inspector James...
, a serial killer played by Aiden Gillen curb stomps a victim on the sidewalk. - In the song 2 deep rapper Slim Dunkin says "Put your lips on the curb make you bite the street"