A phrase that can be used to defer blame for telling a joke that is lame and/or unfunny. The blame is then shifted upon Jacob. The call must be said within 5 seconds much like the 3 second rule.
by nigerius September 17, 2006
1)Me: "Mike and Erin got married!"
Casey: "I know. A little bird told me".
2) Parent: "A little bird told me that you have been smoking".
Child (embarassed): "Mother/Father!"
Parent: "Cigarettes are a waste of money just to be burned up!"
Casey: "I know. A little bird told me".
2) Parent: "A little bird told me that you have been smoking".
Child (embarassed): "Mother/Father!"
Parent: "Cigarettes are a waste of money just to be burned up!"
by Karen Stickney October 15, 2007
by Kung-fu Jesus July 27, 2004
Used in the same way as the phrase 'I heard it through the grapevine' to denote something that one has heard rumours of.
So, Marvin Gaye told me its your birthday today.
- How did you know about me and Andy?
- Marvin Gaye told me
- How did you know about me and Andy?
- Marvin Gaye told me
by mikey3.6 February 18, 2011
What you say at the end of an epic story, thinking that you'll will either get a laugh or agreement from your audience, only to find vacant faces.
"So after the third trip to the drinking fountain, I just didn't want anything to drink.....(vacant faces).....the end. My sister told me that."
OR
"Did you know that blind people dream?"
(Pause)
Reply: "Did your sister tell you that?"
OR
"Did you know that blind people dream?"
(Pause)
Reply: "Did your sister tell you that?"
by JF_Jesus April 13, 2010
1.Hayley:How did you find out about your birthday party?
Ryan: Oh, a little birdy told me
2.me:PAnic AT the Disco is coming to South Africa!!
random fangirl; OMJ realyy?? how do you know??
me: oh, a little birdy told me
Ryan: Oh, a little birdy told me
2.me:PAnic AT the Disco is coming to South Africa!!
random fangirl; OMJ realyy?? how do you know??
me: oh, a little birdy told me
by iglossluvthedisco April 13, 2009
by XxstickfigurexX October 15, 2009