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Taken from the saying "It ain't over until the fat lady sings," commonly attributed to ex-Yankee ballplayer Yogi Berra.
Presumably, the "fat lady" in question is a stereotyped opera singer, replete in Wagnerian Rhinemaden garb. Ironically enough, the "fat lady" was usually singing the United States National Anthem, the traditional way to START a baseball game.
Presumably, the "fat lady" in question is a stereotyped opera singer, replete in Wagnerian Rhinemaden garb. Ironically enough, the "fat lady" was usually singing the United States National Anthem, the traditional way to START a baseball game.
by Packy April 11, 2004
To show up to work late, hungover and/or still drunk. A term used by English speaking ex-pats living in Venice, Italy. The term is rumoured to have originated from being stuck behind a fat lady on crutches in the narrow streets of Venice, it was rumoured to have been originally an excuse for being late to work, the current definition has grown to incorporate being both late and generally unfit to work.
by Italian Nick June 2, 2011
by rhaps0dy August 4, 2004
by starsVSroses February 5, 2015
by keru smith November 20, 2013
In opera, audiences would start to leave in between acts thinking it was over. Many operas supposedly announced the end when a blonde women with long braids and a Viking helmet with horns would sing.
It ain't over 'till the fat lady sings
by ncncsr11 June 8, 2020