This was a phrase popular in Northern Lower Michigan in the mid-to-late 1980's. It is believed to have originated from a highschool teacher in Pentwater trying to calm down a classroom before lunch hour. It was uttered in various circumstances, generally associated with mealtimes.
Kids standing in line at a McDonald's. One turns to the other and shouts (preferably in the other's ear): Wanna eat? Shut up then!
by dcurtis3727 March 14, 2008
by F á č k š November 25, 2021
Expression meant to basically say, Deal with it. Don’t bother trying to explain yourself or do anything. They have won.
by Comedian95 January 12, 2023
by Godlike:) April 29, 2018
by Ellis August 22, 2004
by eatthatpussyyy445 March 19, 2020
in the 1933 Little Rascals film titled The Kid from Borneo (1933)The kids' uncle George, whom they've never seen, is the black sheep of the family, and their father won't let him come visit. George is a promoter, and the kids mistake his Wild Man of Borneo for their uncle himself and bring him home. But the Wild Man has a sweet tooth, and his near-constant chant of "yum yum, eat'em up!" is predictably mistaken by the kids. Chaos ensues.
by Pedro October 28, 2004