GOOD TO KNOW - Little discussion starter for your roadtrip to DC. GL
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I heard it stated in the context of a story of a gunner and munitions partner on the deck of a ship. During Pearl Harbor or in the Pacific theater, a Japanese pilot was diving in and the gunner just locked his sights on the plane and fed the entire belt into the plane causing it to crash and miss the target.
The quip from the munitions guys was something like "Jeez Jimmy, you gave him the whole 9 yards!"
I don't have a source though...take it for what it is worth.
Lighten up, Francis.
No, I appreciate it. I don't think we should pedal disinformation
No need to apologize. Next thing will be someone telling me that baby carrots are just whittled down and there is no such thing as a baby carrot plant.
Small carrots definitely exist although it's possible that commercially they aren't used to make "baby carrots".
Source: gardening experience
Oh, Jesus Christ. My life is over.
Wait I dont know what to believe anymore!!!
Ooo...about those carrots...
Thinking independently is good.
No, you were right to post. Facts don't care about u/Friar_Pede 's feelings.
But you didn't post any facts. You just said "nuh uh".
LOL. I love a good "Stripes" reference!
👆🏻This guy gets
Actually, this etymology is not settled fact. But if you really want to share some interesting conversation about the origin of the phrase, check out this nifty site, which includes the competing theories: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/the-whole-whole-nine-yards-enchilida.html
You had me at 9 yards of enchiladas.
LOL. Definitely would need the portapotties on hand for that scenario...
And now that you mention it, someone really needs to address the portapotty situation on 1/6. Where my enchilada troubleshooting engineers at?!
Do congressmen have private bathrooms in their offices? Those should work.
It may not be settled fact, but this guy just tries to be a smart ass for this entire article, but clearly comes up with no other reasonable answers. After reading this I am even more convinced that OPs definition is correct.
27 feet should work fine for the initial engagement. I'm currently at 25.9 feet, but expecting a few more feet by the weekend.
tfw you go to the bird's nest but the fbi is already camped there
Well, I learned something early today. Thanks 😎
....and I didn't even have to go to some lame little subreddit called something like /r/nowyouknow to find out something new!
TIL
They shot that movie in Montreal. I did surprisingly well at the Box Office.
Yeah you did. 😁👍