TIL going "balls to the walls" originates from aviation lingo
TIL going "balls to the walls" originates from aviation lingo
I never knew and got curious and looked it up. I guess it makes more sense than slamming your testicals against the wall.
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Another fun phrase with similar etymology is "pulling out all the stops". It comes from church organs, where the stops are all of the levers that can change the timbre
Ohhhh this makes sense too! I actually have a pipe organ in my garage so I know exactly what you’re talking about!
I want a pipe organ in my garage.
I wish I owned a garage. Or a house. Or a fucking shed. Need to start smaller. Maybe food first. We'll work our way into it
*our way
Yeah i didn't catch that, thanks
That's what she said
I want a garage in my pipe organ.
comedy genius. really useful.
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Found Dewey!