The phrase “The Whole Nine Yards” originated with W.W.II aircraft .50 caliber machine guns ammunition belts. The .50 caliber, both in heavy bombers and in fighter aircraft had 27 foot ammunition belts. One large ammo can held a 27ft belt. It became a common phrase to say that a pilot or gunner “gave ‘em the whole nine yards” Emptying the whole 27 ft. belt into the enemy.
A good candidate for the "you gonna get raped" caption.
Took these a while back
Ronald Reagan:"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it."
Homer: "Bart...there's 2 things I know about women. Never give them nicknames like "jumbo" or "boxcar" and always keep receipts...it makes you look like a business man."
Ronald Reagan:"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it."
Homer: "Bart...there's 2 things I know about women. Never give them nicknames like "jumbo" or "boxcar" and always keep receipts...it makes you look like a business man."
When the Daily Mail featured the heart-warming tale of the two great danes from Shrewsbury, who were looking for a new home, more than 2,000 dog lovers responded by offering to take them.
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