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Why pay Tuesday for a hamburger today 

Why? Simply because this is a euphemism for asking for a freebie, a handout or a loan that you never intend to pay. First made famous by the bloated nitwit 'Wimpy', a waddling loser with an eating disorder in Popeye comics, it is a metaphor for the financial irresponsibility that is epidemic in American society today.

You have undoubtedly seen these 'Check Cashing' businesses that have a habit of springing up in the declining parts of town. Well, what these leeches do is give the gullible and irresponsible dregs of our society ADVANCES on their next paycheck, at exorbitant interest rates, skirting the usury laws. Once they get their claws into you, you are doomed. Idiots do this sort of thing in order to support their lotto or cigarette habit.


"I'll gladly pay you Tuesday, for a hamburer today", simply put is spending money before you have it. -or- simply mooching.
The United States Federal Government churns out millions of dollars of military, welfare and other 'hamburgers' that it does not intend to pay for until next Tuesday. In other words, by your grandchildren.
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Why pay Tuesday for a hamburger today 

A catchphrase coined by Whimpy in the old Popeye cartoons and comics. It was actually "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today"

Basically, someone who uses this or a similar phrase is trying to get something on credit, and may or may not follow through in paying you back.
"Why pay Tuesday for a hamburger today?"
"Because food debt doesn't have interest."

I lived in America for 4 years, that's why I'm here man 

"Ei ur English's pretty good u know?"
"I lived in America for 4 years, that's why I'm here man."

peasents, why are you dressed for war? 

what Liu bei says at Chengdu in Dynasty Warriors 4. (The best game ever)
"Pesants, why are you dressed for war?" said Liu Bei right before you kick his ass

Why are there 125 pages of definitions for BTS? 

I DON'T FUCKING KNOW, THESE army ARE A BIT TOO OBSESSIVE......
1st person: Why are there 125 pages of definitions for BTS?! on UrBan DictIonary?

2nd person: I don't know, it's weird....

why is the word that i made a definition for not on the website 

because the urban dictionary doesn't like when you make a word but doesn't care if you say inappropriate things
why is the word that i made a definition for not on the website

why are you scared for? 

1 Asked to imply that one is making the wrong decision.
2 Asked if one is scared, or showing fear.

why you scared for, what are your fears, or simply, "scared?" are also acceptable.
Sam-We out with the beer pong?
Adams-I think I'm going to sit out this round.
Sam-Why are you scared for?
why are you scared for? by RMAR April 13, 2008