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Avant,
Hmmm, I've never heard that one, but maybe it has something to do with when a cat arches it's back; like, picture a black "Halloween cat"
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 18, 2005 at 4:23 PM
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OBP, Guess what??
I actually know where that one came from!! Yup. (I don't have the exact facts) but it had something to do with a farmer who had to relocate his cats and dogs into the second level of his barn (or his house, not sure.) It was raining really hard and for a long time and the structure gave and the cats and dogs started falling to the first level.
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 18, 2005 at 4:21 PM
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HolyG, see? That's all I'm sayin here!
I mean, duh?!!
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 18, 2005 at 4:19 PM
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Ooh, goody, Jimmy, thanx.
I'll go check it out.
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 18, 2005 at 4:18 PM
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idioms
are fun to ponder, but they don't make much sense. growing up in Louisiana, i've heard some doozies! my mom says something is as 'high as a cat's back.' hmmm.
posted by
avant-garde
on June 18, 2005 at 4:14 PM
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Spiffy
Your thinking too much again~ By God there good questions though! The one that always gets me is when someone says "It's raining cats and dogs"... REALLY, WHERE?
posted by
Offy
on June 17, 2005 at 9:42 PM
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I think "they" is the Van Pattens. You know, Dick and family........I've always wondered about the "without your knowledge" thing.
Without my knowledge. What kind of question is that?!? How would I have knowledge of it??
posted by
Holy_Grail
on June 17, 2005 at 8:10 PM
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Hey SpitFire...
All good questions, but idiom seldom make sense. I think we do it just to fuck with non-native speakers personally...I posted the murder blog by the way...
posted by
jimmy68
on June 17, 2005 at 6:16 PM
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Smartdog,
Well a big smooch to ya anyway for those answers. Thanx!!
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 17, 2005 at 5:02 PM
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No, Rach. I don't think so.
That doesn't sound familiar to me. Sounds funny, though!
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 17, 2005 at 4:55 PM
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Sounds great, Justsouno.
However, this head of mine never SHUTS UP or rests. It's pretty annoying sometimes.
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 17, 2005 at 4:54 PM
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Stat,
Yeah, this one time, I forgot to leave my machine gun and bomb at home once when I went to the airport. Boy was that embarrassing.
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 17, 2005 at 4:52 PM
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JJ, don't trouble yourself!!
Really. It's not that important!
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 17, 2005 at 4:50 PM
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Jems,
Is that the reason?
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 17, 2005 at 4:48 PM
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Cass,
Yup. Got lots more, too! Yikes.
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 17, 2005 at 4:48 PM
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Fires
I believe that "being taken for a ride" refers to cab drivers ripping off their customers by taking them on "the scenic" route to wherever they asked to be taken. It's implied that whoever is being taken for a ride is unaware of the scam.
"At the drop of a hat" was used on the western frontier while Americans expanded west. Currently it implies a quick and easy decision to do something or complete some task. Back in the day, on the rough and wild frontier, it referred to those who were beligerant and easily drawn into fighting. Dropping ones hat would signal that a fight was about to begin. In this case it was similar to throwing down the gauntlet.
Your offering is certainly intriguing, but as I don't know the answers to all of your questions, I guess you won't have to sleep with me :p.
-smartdog
posted by
smartdog_670
on June 17, 2005 at 10:12 AM
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Heh...
The airport one makes me laugh because it happens to me and my daughter all the time and we just look at eachother and laugh, which probably makes us look like terrorists or something...
It reminds me of the comedian Bill Engvall with his "Here's your sign" bit... Have you see him?
posted by
RachelAnna
on June 17, 2005 at 8:39 AM
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Such fun. You know how I am, back in my wondering days I wondered
about such things. I have a few left over answers from the 1,500s I'll post them as see if they make your pretty little head rest any better.
posted by
Justi
on June 17, 2005 at 8:22 AM
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It does make ya wonder, Young Miss.
I love the fact that in the Atlanta airport, in addition to asking you that inane question, they also have huge signs at each concourse entrance. On those signs are pictures of a machine gun, a knife, a bomb, and a grenade -- all with that orange circle/slash thing.
Oh, yeah, that ought to remind us to leave our grenades at home.
posted by
strat
on June 17, 2005 at 6:07 AM
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Spiffy,
I will certainly look up the simple answers, then arrange the answer to the question in the title at some opportune time. I think I can do that, but I have become a little doubtful of my ability to do anything that is at all complex. You know how that can be.
JJ
posted by
Jack_Flash
on June 17, 2005 at 5:00 AM
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Lol! You certainly have got some food for thought there!
posted by
Ca88andra
on June 17, 2005 at 3:36 AM
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Yer just weird, that's all!
LOL
Yes, I have often wondered the same things! Especially at the airport!
posted by
Jemmie211
on June 17, 2005 at 1:11 AM
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Timmy,
At first, I was confused about your comment, but then I realized what you were referring to! Yep, that would definitely not go over well with security!
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 17, 2005 at 12:16 AM
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Ginnieb, that's why I caution ya!!
You may not be able to board your plane!
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 16, 2005 at 10:57 PM
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kingmi,
Thank you
from the bottom of my heart. That really could be kinda icky if ya think about it.
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 16, 2005 at 9:50 PM
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Factor,
I suppose maybe I really am living up to my "most likely to..." from that vote in high school. Hmmm...
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 16, 2005 at 9:49 PM
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Cypress,
LOL!!!!
Hmmm, that answer was
right up my alley, I see! hehe
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 16, 2005 at 9:46 PM
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spitfire
I was asked recently if I would carry anything if someone offered me money to do so......I kid you not! My reply was........depends on how much we're talking about. Needless to say, they were not very happy.
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on June 16, 2005 at 8:15 PM
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Oh they totally are Spitfire!
They're no fun at all!! ;)
posted by
ginnieb
on June 16, 2005 at 8:08 PM
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Spitfire, but on the other hand...LOL Great post!
posted by
kingmi
on June 16, 2005 at 6:29 PM
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my aunt, who is a school librarian and knows her books,
has one that tells how many of these saying were derived. I remember leafing through it years ago... There really are origins for some of those ridiculous sayings! And you are sounding like a standup comic some days!
posted by
FactorFiction
on June 16, 2005 at 6:10 PM
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SPITFIRE
I heard it thru the grapevine, or was that “ so many questions, not enough time’. The answer is as plain as day. Work with me on this, the answer is as simple as one,two,three. When in doubt punt, and if that fails, run it up the flag pole, and see which way it flies.
posted by
Cypress
on June 16, 2005 at 6:09 PM
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Oh, Mark.
I kinda figured you'd answer that first one for me. Thank you. I'll be in touch.
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 16, 2005 at 6:03 PM
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Ariala,
Maybe we can Google "THEM" and find out where the next committee meeting is? Just a thought.
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 16, 2005 at 6:03 PM
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Actually, Ginnieb,
Be careful answering that way nowadays!! Security can be lacking in a sense of humor!
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 16, 2005 at 6:02 PM
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To answer your first question:
Me. Please call the Center for transportation arrangements.
posted by
mark2556
on June 16, 2005 at 5:38 PM
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Funny stuff! There are no answers, I'm afraid...none that would satisfy
us!
posted by
Ariala
on June 16, 2005 at 5:17 PM
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Too funny Spitfire!
I love this one: "Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your knowledge?"...I'll think of this in a few weeks when I'm at the airport!! LOL.very good!
posted by
ginnieb
on June 16, 2005 at 5:15 PM
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